Court Rules Child Cannot Be Deemed To Be Ordinarily Residing With Parent Having Deemed Custody: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

In a significant judgment delivered on September 24, 2024, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh examined the intricacies of jurisdiction under the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890. The case involved Sabahat Sanna, who sought custody of her two minor daughters but faced a legal hurdle due to questions surrounding their ordinary residence. Background of the Case Sabahat Sanna, daughter of Mohd Shafiq, residing at House No. 186…