C (A Child: Summary Return to Pakistan), Re

C (A Child: Summary Return to Pakistan), Re

A was habitually resident in Pakistan, was wrongfully removed without the mother's knowledge or consent, and his welfare requires his summary return to Pakistan; the father and paternal grandmother deceived the mother and failed to promote contact; the mother is capable of meeting A's needs and his emotional welfare is best served by return.

Parties
Applicant: R (the Mother); First Respondent: T (the Father); Second Respondent: N (the Paternal Grandmother)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
Application granted; summary return order made.
Legal Topics
Summary Return, Habitual Residence, Welfare of the Child, UK Pakistan Protocol
Family Law Child Abduction Summary Return Habitual Residence Welfare of the Child UK Pakistan Protocol

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Parties

R (the Mother)

Applicant

T (the Father)

First Respondent

N (the Paternal Grandmother)

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the removal of A from Pakistan to the UK was wrongful
  2. 2 Whether the mother consented to A's removal
  3. 3 Whether A's welfare requires his return to Pakistan

Ratio Decidendi

A was habitually resident in Pakistan, was wrongfully removed without the mother's knowledge or consent, and his welfare requires his summary return to Pakistan; the father and paternal grandmother deceived the mother and failed to promote contact; the mother is capable of meeting A's needs and his emotional welfare is best served by return.

Court Disposition

Application granted; summary return order made.

Orders

  • A to be returned to Pakistan to the care of the mother.
  • Father to travel with A and hand over at Islamabad airport, supervised by police or officials.