Supreme Court Reverses Telangana Court Order, Restores Custody to Adoptive Parents

The Supreme Court of India has set aside a Telangana court order that had transferred custody of a minor child to a third party. The apex court ruled that the adoptive parents retain legal custody, restoring the status quo ante. The decision was delivered in a hearing that examined the rights of the child and the legal validity of the earlier order. The court emphasized the importance of the child's welfare and the stability of the adoptive family. No further appeal has been filed by the parties.

The ruling underscores the Supreme Court’s role in overseeing custody disputes and ensuring that adoptive parents are not unjustly deprived of their parental rights.