S.Karthik v. a.Anbarasi@ Geetha
Case brief
What is this about?
In a civil revision, the High Court modified the impugned Family Court order dated 20.11.2012 regarding custody of a minor. While reaffirming the mother's permanent custody, it reinstated specific visiting rights for the father and directed periodic handover arrangements to serve the child's welfare.
What did the court decide?
Permanent custody retained by mother; father granted specific visiting rights including evening custody, weekend visits, and 50% school vacations with modified handover rules.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 10.12.2015
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE THIRU JUSTICE M. DURAISWAMY
C.R.P.(NPD)No.4231 of 2012
and M.P.Nos.1 of 2012, 1 of 2014 and 1 of 2015
S. Karthik .... Petitioner
vs
A. Anbarasi @ Geetha
.... Respondent
Civil Revision Petition filed under Section 227 of the Constitution of India against the order of Principal Family Court, Chennai dated 8.10.2012 in I.A.No.2045 of 2012 in O.P.No.1528 of 2011.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.G.R. Prasad for M/s Row and Reddy For respondent : M/s Geetha Ramaseshan
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether to allow the revision petition seeking modification of the custody order discharged back to the mother with specific visiting rights.
Whether to uphold the modified custody and visiting schedule formulated by the Family Court.
Whether the impugned order allowing the father scheduling is legally valid and in the child's best interest.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S. Karthik
- respondent
A. Anbarasi @ Geetha
Coram
M. Duraiswamy
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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