Dispute over Custody of child The case involves a custody dispute over a two-year-old child whos…

Dispute over Custody of child The case involves a custody dispute over a two-year-old child whose mother died unnaturally — The child's father and paternal grandparents sought custody, while the maternal relatives had taken the child without the father's consent — Whether the High Court was justified in disturbing the _ child's custody without considering the child's welfare and best interests The appellants argued that the High Court should not have entertained the Habeas Corpus petition and should have considered the child's welfare before disturbing custody — The respondents argued that the father and paternal grandparents had legal precedence for custody and that the child was in illegal custody with the maternal relatives — The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment, emphasizing the child's welfare and directing the appellants to allow the father and grandparents to meet the child regularly — The Court highlighted the importance of the child's welfare and the need for a proper inquiry into the child's best interests before disturbing custody — The Court noted that Habeas Corpus is an extraordinary remedy and should be exercised with discretion, especially in cases involving child custody — The appeal was partly allowed, and the Court directed the appellants to facilitate regular meetings between the child and her father and grandparents, while the custody issue is would be decided by a competent court under the Guardians and Wards Act. Som vs STATE OF MP.