Case Law Analysis
|Karnataka High Court
Habeas Corpus in Child Custody Disputes | Family Court Has Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Custody Matters : Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court rules that habeas corpus petitions cannot bypass Family Court jurisdiction in child custody disputes, emphasizing that custody decisions must be adjudicated under the Guardians and Wards Act. The court directed a sealed NIMHANS report for judicial evaluation, reinforcing that the child's best interests remain paramount in such proceedings.