Sanjana Soviya Versus State of Madhya Pradesh & others

Madhya Pradesh High Court (Division Bench (DB)- Two Judge)

WA, 1072 of 2019, Judgment Date: Jan 19, 2021

Law Laid Down:-

The petition filed by someone who claims to be adoptive mother seeking custody of the child from the respondent No.4, who is none other than the natural mother of the child and is disputing the genuineness of adoption deed.

Held - writ of habeas corpus in a case involving such disputed questions of fact cannot be issued against natural mother. However, petitioner may avail her remedy before any other appropriate Court.

Sanjana Soviya Versus State of Madhya Pradesh & others