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Jharkhand High Court Affirms Child's Right to Parental Affection
TL;DR
- The Jharkhand High Court ruled on a child custody matter.
- The court emphasized that children have a fundamental right to the love of both parents.
The Jharkhand High Court recently addressed a child custody dispute.
During the proceedings, the court stated that receiving affection from both parents is a fundamental human right for a child.
Why It Matters
This ruling highlights the legal prioritization of a child's emotional well-being and parental access within the Indian judicial system, serving as a precedent for custody disputes that impact families.
Nov 2, 2026 · Updated 11/2/2026, 6:58:33 AM · Reported with: The Indian Express
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The Indian Express — ‘Love of both parents is basic human right’: Jharkhand High Court in child custody caseThe Indian Express — ‘Love of both parents is basic human right’: Jharkhand High Court in child custody caseUp next · Politics
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