'Emotional Attachment' of Child with Grandparents Not a Ground to Deny Custody to Biological Parents: Bombay High Court

In a significant ruling on September 4, 2025, the Bombay High Court held that emotional attachment does not grant grandparents any superior right of custody over a minor child compared to biological parents. The judgment came in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by Pravin Nathalal Parch, seeking the return of his son from the custody of the child’s grandparents. Twins separated after birth between parents and grandparents The…