Bombay High Court clarifies that habeas corpus cannot be used to override civil custody orders; welfare of child demands detailed inquiry under Guardians and Wards Act.
Supreme Court holds that conduct of parents, foreign custody orders, and children's preferences are relevant factors in custody disputes under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
Kerala High Court holds that child custody decisions must prioritize the child's welfare over prior arrangements, even when parents have changed circumstances.
The High Court of Telangana holds that habeas corpus is maintainable to secure production of a minor child in custody disputes, affirming the natural guardian's right to judicial redress.
Bombay High Court holds that parental access orders must include phone/video calls and reasonable flexibility to serve child's best interests, setting new standards for custody enforcement.