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Child Custody in Matrimonial Disputes: Moving Towards Shared Parenting in India

Child custody remains one of the most sensitive and complex issues arising out of matrimonial disputes. It is now well recognized that such disputes have a profound bearing on the emotional, psychological, and developmental well-being of a child, particularly where the parents are engaged in adversarial litigation. The Courts have consistently observed that in matters of child custody cases, the “welfare of the child” is the paramount consideration, which must prevail over the competing legal rights and claims of the parents.

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