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Jharkhand High Court grants mother custody of 4‑year‑old girl
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 01:48 AM
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The Jharkhand High Court awarded custody of a four‑year‑old girl to her mother, emphasizing the child’s tender age and need for parental love.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled in favor of the child's mother, granting her full custody of the four‑year‑old girl. The bench highlighted the child's tender age and the essential need for a nurturing environment provided by the mother. The decision came after a petition filed by the mother seeking custody was examined by the court. No details about the opposing party or prior arrangements were disclosed in the judgment. The ruling underscores the judiciary's focus on the best interests of minors in family disputes.