Jharkhand High Court brands mother's abandonment of cancer‑stricken daughter as cruelty

The Jharkhand High Court, sitting in Ranchi, has publicly described a mother's decision to abandon her daughter suffering from cancer as an act of cruelty. In its observation, the court highlighted the vulnerability of a child battling a life‑threatening disease and the moral responsibility of parents to provide care. The bench underscored that such neglect not only violates societal norms but also contravenes legal provisions protecting children. While the court's statement did not disclose further legal proceedings, it signaled a stern stance against parental abandonment in health‑related cases. The report was covered by The New Indian Express.