Although Adultery Is Grounds For Divorce, It Can't Be A Ground To Deny Child's Custody: Bombay High Court

In a recent judicial decision under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Bombay High Court settled a contentious custody battle between Mr. Rajesh Gupta, the petitioner, and Ms. Anjali Gupta, the respondent, over their 9-year-old daughter, Riya Gupta. The case unfolded as Mr. Rajesh Gupta sought modification of an interim custody order from the Family Court, dated 9 February 2023, which had granted custody of Riya to Ms. Anjali Gupta. Mr.…