Rajesh K. Gupta vs Ram Gopal Agarwala And Others

The Supreme Court addressed a habeas corpus petition concerning the custody of a minor child, Rose Mala, under the backdrop of a marital dispute. The Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision allowing the mother, Smt. Aruna Gupta, to retain custody, citing her willingness to provide an undertaking to the Court and the child's well-being. The Court emphasized that the appellant could seek guardianship rights through civil proceedings, thereby affirming the High Court's order while ensuring the appellant's legal remedies were preserved.