Custody Order by CWC Must Prioritize Child’s Best Interests, Not Personal Moral Judgments; Court Awards Infant's Custody to Breastfeeding Mother: Kerala High Court
In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice V.G. Arun, the High Court of Kerala addressed the critical issue of maternal rights concerning child custody under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. This case involved a young lactating mother who sought custody of her child, recently taken away by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) due to allegations concerning her fitness as a parent. Background of the Case…
