Delhi court denies mother custody after daughters call aunt, uncle ‘mummy, papa’

A Delhi Family Court dismissed a mother's plea for interim custody of her two young daughters from their grandparents and uncle. The court emphasized the children's strong emotional attachment to their caregivers and their reluctance to part ways, prioritizing their well-being. The children, now aged seven and ten, repeatedly referred to their mother as "Mummy" and their grandparents as "Papa" and "Mummy".

Judge Naresh Kumar Laka noted that the court had conversed with the minors for approximately five minutes each, and they expressed their preference for remaining with their grandparents and other relatives. The court underscored that sudden relocation would likely cause significant emotional and psychological distress, potentially harming their overall well-being.

The petitioner's claim of abandonment was dismissed, as the family had raised the children for over four years. The court acknowledged the children's comfort with their current surroundings and the deep-rooted bonds they had formed.