Muslim father taking away minor male children above 7 years from mother's custody will not amount to kidnapping: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Under Mohammedan law, the father is the lawful guardian of his male children during their minority and the mother can claim custody of such child only till he completes 7 years of age, the bench said.
Andhra Pradesh High Court
Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently observed that if a Muslim father takes away his minor male children aged above 7 years from mother's custody, it will not amount to kidnapping as he is the lawful guardian under Muslim law [Md. Asif Ahammad v State of Andhra Pradesh].

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