The Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) has ruled that the welfare of a minor must prevail over personal law doctrines in custody disputes, allowing a Muslim mother to retain custody of her 9-year-old son. The Court set aside a December 2023 decision by the District Judge, Nilanga, which had granted custody to the father. Justice
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