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.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that in habeas corpus matters, courts may direct police officers to act as 'Shaurya Didi' mentors for victims reintegrating into family life.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that habeas corpus cannot be invoked to secure the release of a major woman from parental home for marriage, affirming her right to autonomy.
Rajasthan High Court holds that habeas corpus cannot be invoked to enforce parental custody when the adult corpus voluntarily chooses to live with a parent.
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.
Rajasthan High Court holds that a minor's voluntary expression of desire to remain with a person of choice, free from coercion, must prevail in habeas corpus proceedings.
Rajasthan High Court dismisses habeas corpus petition, affirming that a major woman's autonomous choice to live with a partner cannot be challenged as illegal detention.
Rajasthan High Court upholds a major woman's autonomy to live with her husband, rejecting familial detention claims under habeas corpus. Key precedent on personal liberty under Article 21.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that a minor's expressed wish to live independently overrides parental custody claims, directing placement in One Stop Centre until majority.
Rajasthan High Court dismisses habeas corpus petition filed by father seeking custody of adult daughter in consensual live-in relationship, affirming autonomy of major individuals.