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Family & Matrimonial • 7 MIN READ

Child Custody & Guardianship Laws in India

Physical vs legal custody, visitation rights, welfare of the child principle under Guardians and Wards Act, and interim custody orders.

Step-by-Step Practical Procedure

1

Initial Assessment & Legal Framework

Paramount principle: Welfare of the minor child

2

Gathering Evidence & Preparing Documentation

Types of custody: Sole, Joint, and Visitation rights

3

Formal Statutory Action & Legal Recourse

Filing custody petition in Family Court

Statutory Advisory & Warning:

Ensure all statements submitted to police or court authorities are accurate and supported by admissible evidence under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA 2023).

What You Learn in This Guide:

  • Paramount principle: Welfare of the minor child
  • Types of custody: Sole, Joint, and Visitation rights
  • Filing custody petition in Family Court
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