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In a unique beneficial, meaningful & timely exercise safeguarding best interest and welfare of two children, Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S. Grewal of Punjab & Haryana High Court, successfully disposed off in 10 days a Habeas Corpus petition seeking return of 2 children to USA. On the basis of US Court Orders upon being petitioned by the father seeking return of both US national children, the High Court issued a timebound four days notice & thereafter upon interaction with the child

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