Can a father kidnap his child in India?

Can a father kidnap his child in India? Parental child abduction is not a criminal offence in India. Under Indian law, parents are considered natural guardians of their children. They are therefore not treated as ‘abductors’, and are not liable for criminal action.

Parental child abduction is not a criminal offence in India. Under Indian law, parents are considered natural guardians of their children. They are therefore not treated as ‘abductors’, and are not liable for criminal action.