Chandrika Prasad Yadav vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Patna High Court's dismissal of a writ petition for habeas corpus concerning the custody of a minor girl, Ruchi Kumari, under Section 366A and Section 380 IPC. The Court held that the natural guardian, the father, cannot be denied custody based solely on the pending medical report, emphasizing the importance of a guardian's rights. The Court ultimately directed that the custody of the minor be restored to the father, recognizing the child's expressed desire to return home.