#child autonomy

Allahabad High Court dismisses a habeas corpus petition after confirming a 17-year-old minor’s unequivocal choice to reside with his mother, rejecting allegations of coercion or substance abuse. The ruling reinforces that a minor’s voluntary preference, when free from undue influence, prevails over custodial claims by other relatives, even in the absence of visitation rights.

Rajasthan High Court holds that a minor’s clear refusal to return to parental custody, when substantiated, supersedes parental rights under the Juvenile Justice Act. The court directed placement in a children’s home until the minor attains majority, emphasizing the minor’s autonomy and best interests in custody disputes.

Jharkhand High Court holds that a major child's refusal to meet a parent cannot be overridden, establishing that autonomy supersedes parental or judicial preference in visitation.

Rajasthan High Court holds that a minor's voluntary expression to live with parents negates illegal detention claims, affirming child's autonomy in custody matters.