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Guardian Court jurisdiction

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Habeas Corpus Inapplicable in Parental Custody Disputes | Guardian Court Has Exclusive Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh HC
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Habeas Corpus Inapplicable in Parental Custody Disputes | Guardian Court Has Exclusive Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that habeas corpus petitions cannot be used to resolve custody battles between parents, directing parties to seek relief under the Guardian and Wards Act. The decision reinforces that custody disputes must be adjudicated through family courts, not constitutional writs, ensuring procedural clarity for parental rights cases.