#Autism Spectrum Disorder

Madras High Court ruled that the welfare of an autistic child outweighs the presumptive maternal right under Section 6(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, restricting visitation to a neutral venue instead of granting extended interim custody. The decision underscores the court's duty to prioritize the child's therapeutic needs and structured care over parental rights in custody disputes involving special needs children.

Supreme Court holds that stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder cannot be offered as a commercial clinical service; only permissible in approved clinical trials under strict regulatory oversight.