Custody of Newborn Granted to Minor Rape Survivor Under Guardianship of Her Parents: Madhya Pradesh High Court

In a significant development concerning the welfare of a minor rape victim and her newborn, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed the custody of the newborn child to the minor mother (the prosecutrix) under the guardianship of her parents. This decision was taken after the minor victim delivered a male child on 1st January 2025. The court emphasized the importance of a mother’s care for her newborn, recognizing it…