“Vacation Turned Custody Battle” Criticized as Delhi High Court Orders Return of US-Born Child to Arizona, Citing Welfare and Jurisdiction Under Guardians and Wards Act: Delhi High Court

This case involves a custody dispute between a husband and wife concerning their minor child. The family had been living in Arizona, USA, but traveled to India for a short visit. The wife decided to remain in India with the minor child without the husband’s consent. The husband challenged this decision and filed a writ petition in the Indian courts after the Superior Court in Arizona issued an order relating…