Gautam Kumar Das vs Nct Of Delhi
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Parties (2)
Case Significance
Gautam Kumar Das vs Nct Of Delhi is a Supreme Court of India decision dated August 20, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-610). A father sought habeas corpus for custody of his minor daughter who was in the care of his sisters-in-law after his wife and father died of Covid-19 in 2021. The High Court declined to exercise habeas corpus jurisdiction and directed parties to approach family court. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, directing the sisters-in-law to hand over the child to the natural guardian father, with weekly visitation rights. The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan. The judgment was delivered by Justice B.R. Gavai.
Summary
A father sought habeas corpus for custody of his minor daughter who was in the care of his sisters-in-law after his wife and father died of Covid-19 in 2021. The High Court declined to exercise habeas corpus jurisdiction and directed parties to approach family court. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, directing the sisters-in-law to hand over the child to the natural guardian father, with weekly visitation rights.
What was the outcome of Gautam Kumar Das vs Nct Of Delhi?
A father sought habeas corpus for custody of his minor daughter who was in the care of his sisters-in-law after his wife and father died of Covid-19 in 2021. The High Court declined to exercise habeas...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-610)