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Allahabad HC granted anticipatory bail to parents of a co-accused in a minor abduction case under BNSS, citing lack of direct allegations, absence of criminal antecedents, and over-implication. The ruling reinforces judicial caution against indiscriminate parental liability in abduction cases involving minors.
The Kerala High Court upheld a Rs.15,000/month child maintenance order, ruling that parental income, cost of living, and the child’s welfare justify the quantum without requiring itemized expense proofs. While both parents share liability, the court recognized the primary caregiver’s disproportionate burden as a legitimate factor in fixation - setting a clearer standard for family courts across India.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that parents cannot be held liable for abetment under the POCSO Act or Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita merely for disapproving a relationship or issuing general threats. The court granted anticipatory bail, emphasizing that specific overt acts are necessary to establish abetment, setting a precedent for parental liability in POCSO cases.