Delhi High Court upholds custody transfer to father on ground of sustained “parental alienation” by mother
“Where a child is repeatedly exposed to fear or hostility towards one parent, such an environment can adversely affect the child’s welfare.”
Best interest of child
Rajasthan High Court bats for amendments to citizenship laws for children born abroad to Indian parents; extends Australian minor’s Visa
‘The petitioner being a 5-year-old minor cannot be compelled to be deported to Australia. The right against such deportation is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution.’
Section 12 JJ Act | Serious nature of offence not a ground for denying bail to Juvenile: Patna High Court
“As per Section 12 of the Act, bail to the Juvenile is a rule and refusal of the same is an exception.”
‘Best interest of the child has to be determined by considering all relevant circumstances’; Delhi High Court denies interim custody of child to father
The timing, duration, and whether oversight of a child counsellor is required during visitation by a non-custodial parent, is a call that the Court has to take bearing in mind, the best interest of the child.
Constitutional Court of South Africa | Child apprehended for possession and/or use of cannabis, may be referred to civil process; Parliament to bring necessary legislative reforms
“Children are precious members of our society and any law that affects them must have due regard to their vulnerability