Child Welfare Committee Criticized for Moral Bias in Judgment Against Infant’s Mother: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently reprimanded the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for prioritizing moral judgments over the best interests of a child in custody matters. This rebuke arose from a petition filed by a mother challenging a CWC order that granted custody of her child to the child's father. The CWC's decision came under scrutiny for its moralistic undertones, particularly criticizing the mother for leaving her husband and subsequently eloping…