Supreme Court of India · 2020-09-23
NILANJAN BHATTACHARYA vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/11501
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NILANJAN BHATTACHARYA
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Author
- THE CHIEF , INDU MALHOTRA, K.M. JOSEPH
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDU MALHOTRA, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.M. JOSEPH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a habeas corpus petition concerning the custody of a child born to parents residing in the United States. The appellant, the father, challenged the conditions imposed by the Karnataka High Court for his return to the US with the child. The Court emphasized the importance of the child's welfare and the need for a balanced approach in custody disputes involving international elements, ultimately allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's conditions.