Judicial and administrative authorities in India encourage facilitate and legitimise parental child abduction. It is important to understand why prevention is most essential. If the child has already been removed to / retained in India exposing how the courts are encouraging and facilitating this may be the only way to make them respect established principles of law.

Introduction

India has emerged as a major destination for international parental child abduction in recent decades.

A significant factor that has led to this development is the fact that the administrative and judicial authorities in India are encouraging, facilitating and legitimising such wrongdoing across their jurisdiction.

India’s courts, particularly, play a key role in making the country a safe haven for such wrongdoing. Their conduct tantamounts to infringing on the sovereignty of other nations and usurping the powers of their courts.

The role of Indian courts is covered in detail in it’s specific section.

Key actions for parents

If you are a parent with a spouse who has ties with India, don’t miss out the key aspects covered in the section Key actions for parents. It is essential to understand the risk India poses to your child.

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