Reading: Radhika’s husband passed away in an accident, leaving her with a young daughter, Ritu, who was just 9 years old then. Her in-laws provided some financial support but took possession of all the property. They signed custody papers, promising to care for Ritu. However, Ritu is now living with her mother, who has remarried and is being well looked after by her new husband. Now, Radhika’s in-laws are demanding Ritu’s custody, but she wants to keep her daughter and is seeking compensation in exchange for releasing the custody papers.

Radhika’s husband passed away in an accident, leaving her with a young daughter, Ritu, who was just 9 years old then. Her in-laws provided some financial support but took possession of all the property. They signed custody papers, promising to care for Ritu. However, Ritu is now living with her mother, who has remarried and is being well looked after by her new husband. Now, Radhika’s in-laws are demanding Ritu’s custody, but she wants to keep her daughter and is seeking compensation in exchange for releasing the custody papers.

Last updated: August 25, 2025 1:01 pm

Apni Law

2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Child Custody › Radhika’s husband passed away in an accident, leaving her with a young daughter, Ritu, who was just 9 years old then. Her in-laws provided some financial support but took possession of all the property. They signed custody papers, promising to care for Ritu. However, Ritu is now living with her mother, who has remarried and is being well looked after by her new husband. Now, Radhika’s in-laws are demanding Ritu’s custody, but she wants to keep her daughter and is seeking compensation in exchange for releasing the custody papers.

Vote Up
438
Vote Down

Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

Radhika’s husband passed away in an accident, leaving her with a young daughter, Ritu, who was just 9 years old then. Her in-laws provided some financial support but took possession of all the property. They signed custody papers, promising to care for Ritu. However, Ritu is now living with her mother, who has remarried and is being well looked after by her new husband. Now, Radhika’s in-laws are demanding Ritu’s custody, but she wants to keep her daughter and is seeking compensation in exchange for releasing the custody papers.

1 Answers

Vote Up
43
Vote Down

Best Answer

Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Under Indian law, Radhika has the primary right to her daughter’s custody as the biological mother. Her in-laws’ claim is weak, especially since Ritu is being well cared for by Radhika and her new husband. Radhika can seek compensation for the financial support provided by her in-laws during Ritu’s custody period, but her in-laws’ demand for custody is unlikely to succeed.