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SC orders brothers with disabilities be reunited, cites their 'inseparable bond'
Hindustan Times Patna
|March 05, 2025
Apex Court said the brothers' understanding of each other's needs made their bond uniquely crucial for their well-being
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the reunion of two brothers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, underscoring their "inseparable bond" as a key determinant in a custody battle between their parents that spanned two continents.
In a judgment that resonated with the complexities of care-giving for individuals with disabilities, a bench led by Justice Surya Kant overturned a Madras high court ruling and directed that the 21-year-old man—with a cognitive age of 8-10 years—be repatriated to the United States to live with his younger brother (19) and mother, ruling against his father, who had retained custody in India.
The bench, also comprising Justice N Kotiswar Singh, invoked the "parens patriae" doctrine (the court's duty to protect vulnerable persons), underscoring the "unique connection" between the two brothers—both of whom have intellectual disabilities.
This story is from the March 05, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Patna.
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