Supreme Court Allows Father's Custody of Minor Child in Habeas Corpus Petition, Upholds Natural Guardian's Right. The court held that the father, as natural guardian under Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, is entitled to custody unless shown to be unfit, and the welfare of the child is best served by being with the surviving parent....
The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal against the Bombay High Court's judgment ordering the custody of a minor girl child to her father, respondent No.1, in a habeas corpus petition. The marriage of r...
