SWAMINATHAN KUNCHU ACHARYA vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court addressed a habeas corpus petition filed by the paternal grandfather of a minor child, Pranav Acharya, after the High Court awarded custody to the maternal aunt. The appellant contended that the maternal aunt was restricting access to the child's belongings and home. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of the child's welfare and the existing familial ties with the maternal aunt, thereby dismissing the appeal.