In re: Custody of a minor child

4 Nov 2026News

'Love Of Both Parents Is Child's Basic Right': Jharkhand High Court Upholds Father's Visitation, Declines To Disturb Mother's Custody

The Jharkhand HC has held that children require the love, affection, care, company and protection of both parents for their proper upbringing, and that this is not merely a requirement but their...

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: A high court decided that a child has a right to spend time with both parents.
Who:: The Jharkhand High Court is the court and the father and mother are the parents.
When:: Reported on 4 Nov 2026.
Where:: Jharkhand High Court, Jharkhand.
Why:: The court ruled that children need love, care, and protection from both parents for proper development.
What it means:: The mother keeps custody of the child, while the father is granted rights to visit.

2 Nov 2026News

Child's interest is more important than parents' wishes: Jharkhand High Court maintains son's custody with mother

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court ruled that the son must remain in the custody of his mother.
Who:: The Jharkhand High Court is the court making the decision regarding the mother and her son.
When:: Reported on 2 Nov 2026.
Where:: Jharkhand High Court, Jharkhand.
Why:: The court decided that the welfare and best interests of the child are more important than parental wishes.
What it means:: The son will continue living with his mother based on this judicial decision.

2 Nov 2026Judgment

Child’s Welfare Takes Priority Over Parents’ Wishes in Custody Disputes: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Mother’s Custody

The Jharkhand High Court has upheld a family court order allowing a minor child to remain in his mother’s custody, holding that the child’s welfare must take precedence over the preferences of either parent. The Court also emphasised that children have a basic human right to receive love, affection, care and protection from both parents.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court ruled that the child will remain living with his mother.
Who:: The Jharkhand High Court acted as the judge and the mother and father are the parents.
When:: Reported on 2 Nov 2026.
Where:: The Jharkhand High Court is located in Jharkhand.
Why:: The court decided that the child's well-being is more important than what the parents want.
What it means:: This confirms the family court order that the child should stay with the mother.

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'Love Of Both Parents Is Child's Basic Right': Jharkhand High Court Upholds Father's Visitation, Declines To Disturb Mother's Custody

Child's interest is more important than parents' wishes: Jharkhand High Court maintains son's custody with mother

Child’s Welfare Takes Priority Over Parents’ Wishes in Custody Disputes: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Mother’s Custody

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