Introduction Date of the Judgment: 7 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 159 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., K. Vinod Chandran, J. When parents separate or one parent passes away, the question of who gets custody of the child can be a difficult one. Recently, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of child custody, particularly […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: January 22, 2025 Judges: Vikram Nath, J. and Prasanna B. Varale, J. In a recent family law case, the Supreme Court of India addressed the delicate balance between a parent’s right to visitation and ensuring a child’s safety and well-being. This case, Ruhi Agrawal & Anr. v. Nimish S. Agrawal,
Supreme Court Modifies Visitation Rights in Child Custody Case: Sugirtha vs. Gowtham (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the appropriate location for visitation rights in child custody cases. CASE TYPE: Family Law, Child Custody. Case Name: Sugirtha vs. Gowtham. Judgment Date: 20 December 2024 Date of the Judgment: 20 December 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 1036 Judges: Vikram
Supreme Court Settles Child Custody in Parens Patriae Jurisdiction: Shazia Aman Khan vs. State of Orissa (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Custody of a minor child in parens patriae jurisdiction. CASE TYPE: Family Law Case Name: Shazia Aman Khan & Another vs. The State of Orissa & Others [Judgment Date]: March 04, 2024 Introduction Date of the
Supreme Court Modifies Child Custody Order Based on Child’s Preference: Selvaraj vs. Revathi (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Child Custody and Welfare CASE TYPE: Family Law Case Name: Selvaraj vs. Revathi Judgment Date: 6 December 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 6 December 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 1054 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Rajesh Bindal, J. Can a
Supreme Court Imposes Sentence for Contempt in Child Custody Case: In Re: Perry Kansagra (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Sentencing for Contempt of Court CASE TYPE: Contempt of Court, Family Law Case Name: In Re: Perry Kansagra Judgment Date: 3 November 2022 Date of the Judgment: 3 November 2022 Judges: Uday Umesh Lalit, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha,
Supreme Court Orders Return of Child to USA in Habeas Corpus Case LEGAL ISSUE: International Child Custody Dispute and Habeas Corpus CASE TYPE: Habeas Corpus, Family Law Case Name: Rohith Thammana Gowda vs. State of Karnataka & Ors. Judgment Date: 29 July 2022 Date of the Judgment: 29 July 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 645 Judges:
Supreme Court favors Paternal Grandparents in Child Custody Battle: Swaminathan Kunchu Acharya vs. State of Gujarat (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the appropriate custodian for a minor child who has lost both parents. CASE TYPE: Child Custody/Habeas Corpus Case Name: Swaminathan Kunchu Acharya vs. State of Gujarat & Ors. [Judgment Date]: June 09, 2022 Date of
Supreme Court Modifies Child Custody Order: Smriti Madan Kansagra vs. Perry Kansagra (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of child custody and visitation rights. CASE TYPE: Family Law – Child Custody. Case Name: Smriti Madan Kansagra vs. Perry Kansagra. [Judgment Date]: December 08, 2020 Date of the Judgment: December 08, 2020. Citation: Not Available. Judges: Uday Umesh
Custody Battle: Supreme Court Grants Father Custody in Cross-Border Dispute (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining child custody in a cross-border dispute where parents have different citizenships and the child has dual citizenship. CASE TYPE: Family Law, Guardianship Case Name: Smriti Madan Kansagra v. Perry Kansagra Judgment Date: 28 October 2020 Can a child’s custody be transferred
Supreme Court Enhances Visitation Rights for Mother in Child Custody Case LEGAL ISSUE: Determining adequate visitation rights for a non-custodial parent. CASE TYPE: Child Custody Case Name: Amyra Dwivedi (Minor) Through her Mother, Smt. Pooja Sharma Dwivedi vs. Abhinav Dwivedi and Another [Judgment Date]: March 6, 2020 Date of the Judgment: March 6, 2020 Citation:
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Supreme Court Rules on Child Custody in International Disputes: Yashita Sahu vs. State of Rajasthan (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ of habeas corpus is maintainable for child custody when a child is with a natural guardian, and the extent to which Indian courts should consider foreign court orders in child custody matters. CASE TYPE:
