Supreme Court of India

Somprabha Rana & Ors. v. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.

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Reported as [2024] 9 S.C.R. 64
Bench Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih JJ.
Decided 6 September 2024

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Issue for Consideration High Court, if justified in disturbing the custody of the child, aged one year and five months at the time of passing the order, by handing over the custody of the child to her father and paternal side relatives from the custody of her maternal side relatives. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Art. 226 – Writ of Habeas Corpus under, seeking custody of minor – Minor child aged 11 months, in custody of maternal side relatives after the unatural death of her mother – Arrest of father in connection with mother’s death, however later released on bail – Habeas Corpus

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