Substantively, we hold that, since the termination of parental rights must be predicated on one or more of the grounds specifically enumerated in section 384-b of the Social Services Law, none of which include "unfitness" as such, it could not be based on a finding of the latter alone. Procedurally, we further hold that a habeas corpus proceeding to obtain custody of a child is not an appropriate...
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