Supreme Court of India

Rajesh K. Gupta v. Ram Gopal Agarwala and Ors.

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Bench R.C. Lahoti and G.P. Mathur JJ.
Decided 28 April 2005

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Constitution of India, 1950-Article 226-Writ of habeas corpus sought by. father for custody of minor child-Child staying with mother and maternal c grand-parents-High Court finding the child to be in good condition allowed the mother to retain custody, until and subject to the order, if any, passed by the competent civil court--On appeal, held: Paramount consideration is welfare of the child and not legal right of either parties-Medical reports do not show the mother to be suffering from any serious medical ailment, as alleged- Maternal grandfather being well-educated and financially sound…

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