Supreme Court Explains Why Regular Civil Courts or Family Courts Are Better Suited Than Writ Courts for Handling Child Custody Cases

In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, the custody of a two-year-old child has come under scrutiny following a petition for Habeas Corpus. The case, marked by emotional and legal complexities, revolves around the unfortunate death of the child’s mother and the subsequent dispute over her custody. Case Background The appeal, Criminal Appeal No. 3821 of 2023, was filed by Somprabha Rana and others challenging the decision…