Shantappa S/O Thanu Rathod v. the State of Karnataka and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner filed a petition seeking custody of her minor daughter, alleging she was forced into a maintenance petition by the respondent who also initiated criminal proceedings against her. The respondent alleged domestic violence and permanent disability. Noting discrepancies in dates across the records, the court found the petitioner an innocent person and disposed of the main petition.
What did the court decide?
Main petition disposed of; no specific relief granted.