Custody of children
Addresses certain child-related custody, maintenance and education orders in matrimonial proceedings.
Official law source ↗Family & women · LEGAL ISSUE GUIDE
Child Custody / Family Relief
बच्चे की कस्टडी
Find selected provisions concerning custody in matrimonial and domestic violence proceedings.
Understanding this legal issue
Find selected provisions concerning custody in matrimonial and domestic violence proceedings.
The best interests of the child and the correct statutory forum require fact-specific review. This starter collection does not cover every guardianship statute.
Key question: Is this part of a matrimonial, DV or separate guardianship proceeding?
SELECTED PROVISIONS · NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST
Core remedies
Related remedies
Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents
Magisterial maintenance procedure with eligibility and related provisions.
Earlier-law reference: CrPC 125 · orientation only
Official law source ↗Interim and ex parte orders
Enables interim and ex parte relief in appropriate cases.
Official law source ↗Rights
Protection of life and personal liberty
Protects life and personal liberty, subject to procedure established by law and constitutional interpretation.
Official law source ↗Right to education
Addresses free and compulsory education for children in the specified age group.
Official law source ↗Before relying on these references: Read the full official law, check sub-sections, schedules, exemptions, dates, special Acts, transition rules and current judicial interpretation. Mentioning a section here does not mean it applies to every fact pattern.