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Rajasthan High Court transfers custody of a 17-year-old girl to her mother after she asserts voluntary association with the respondent, affirming habeas corpus jurisdiction over minors. The ruling underscores the paramountcy of the child's welfare and expressed wishes in custody disputes.
Rajasthan High Court upholds a minor girl’s right to choose her custodial parent under habeas corpus, directing police to ensure her safety. The ruling reinforces that a minor’s expressed preference can override parental claims in custody disputes, setting a precedent for juvenile autonomy in family law.
Rajasthan High Court disposed a habeas corpus petition by prioritizing the minor's expressed willingness to return to her mother, coupled with the mother's undertaking to ensure her well-being. The ruling establishes that allegations of past maltreatment do not automatically negate custody rights if the minor consents and safeguards are in place, offering a nuanced precedent for family courts handling similar disputes.
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.