VASUDHA SETHI vs KIRAN V. BHASKAR

The Supreme Court addressed a custody dispute between a couple over their minor child, Aaditya Kiran, who is a U.S. citizen. The court examined the legality of the consent given for the child's travel to India for medical treatment and the subsequent habeas corpus petition filed by the father for custody. The court ultimately ruled in favor of the father, emphasizing the importance of the child's welfare and the need for both parents to cooperate in custody matters.