In a significant ruling regarding child custody and guardianship, the High Court of Chhattisgarh has held that a father living with a second wife without obtaining a divorce from his first wife commits “misconduct” and “cruelty,” thereby disentitling him to the custody of his minor child. The Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal and
Living with Second Wife Without Divorce Constitutes Misconduct: Chhattisgarh HC Denies Custody to Father, Rules Financial Status Not Sole Criterion for Welfare
