Gujarat High Court dismisses father's habeas corpus petition over daughter's custody
Custody of minor daughter cannot be deemed illegal as mother is the natural guardian
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 6:10 am · Updated 11:46 am · 1 min read
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The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a father seeking custody of his minor daughter. According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, the court clarified in its judgment that if the custody of a minor daughter is with the mother, it cannot be considered illegal, as the mother is the natural guardian.
During the hearing of this case, the High Court interacted with the minor daughter personally in chambers. The daughter informed the court that she is happy with her mother and does not wish to live with her father. The court made this observation keeping the daughter's statement in mind.
Furthermore, the High Court stated that a dispute over permanent custody cannot be resolved through a habeas corpus petition. A case for permanent custody in this matter is already pending before the Family Court. Therefore, the final decision regarding custody will be taken by the concerned court through the appropriate legal process. This judgment has added momentum to the legal discourse regarding child custody disputes and habeas corpus petitions.
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