In certain circumstances, grandparents in India may be able to seek custody of their grandchildren. This can occur if the child's parents are unable to care for them or have died.
The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 allows grandparents to file a petition for custody in India.
This law, however, only applies to Hindu families.
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of cases in which grandparents have sought custody of their grandchildren.