M Indira Gandhi, a mother involved in a protracted custody battle, said she was devastated and heartbroken by the retraction of a legislative amendment to prevent a parent from changing child's religion without permission from the spouse.

"It has been a long eight-year battle for me. I have been so many times to the court and Parliament. I have seen so many MPs and hoped that ministers would help me find a solution and justice.

"This is really heartbreaking. I can't see a future for myself and my children. Where should I go from here? What is my solution?...