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In Gohar Begam v. Suggi, to whom did the Supreme Court order that the infant born outside marriage be returned after considering her welfare?

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In Gohar Begam v. Suggi, to whom did the Supreme Court order that the infant born outside marriage be returned after considering her welfare?

  1. Her putative father

  2. Her mother

  3. Both parents jointly

  4. Her maternal great-aunt

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Her mother

In Gohar Begam v. Suggi, the Supreme Court recognized the mother's personal-law right to custody on the facts and considered the infant's welfare before ordering the child's return. In statutory guardianship proceedings, Sections 7 and 17 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 direct attention to the child's welfare.

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