Father Can't Be Charged Of 'Kidnapping' His Minor Child From Wife's Custody Unless He Was Specifically Prohibited By Competent Court: Karnataka High Court

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, has quashed an FIR against XYZ under Section 363 IPC. The case, overseen by Justice Venkatesh Naik T, revolved around the legality of a father taking his minor child from the mother’s custody. Case Details: XYZ, a 40-year-old employee of a private firm, currently residing at Yashwant Vihar Road, Nanawadi, Belgaum, Karnataka, was accused of kidnapping his two-year-old son.…