ANIL K. NARENDRAN, P. G. AJITHKUMAR
Sawad – Appellant
Versus
Sajna Beegum – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Anil K. Narendran, J.
The petitioner, who is the respondent in O.P.No.1190 of 2019 on the file of the Family Court, Mavelikkara, has filed this original petition, invoking the supervisory jurisdiction of this Court under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, seeking an order directing the Family Court, Mavelikkara to dispose of I.A.No.2 of 2022, as early as possible, to enable him to have interim custody of the minor child by name, ‘Salmanul Farisi’, aged 11 years and to have interim custody of the child during Christmas Holidays. The petitioner has also sought for an order directing the Family Court to hear I.A.Nos.501 and 502 of 2022 (R.P.No.12 of 2022) in OP(G&W) No.1190 of 2019, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. OP(G&W) No.1190 of 2019 is one filed by the respondent herein-mother, seeking permanent custody of the minor child. In the said original petition, the Family Court passed Ext.P2 order dated 12.07.2021, whereby, she was permitted to continue with the custody of the minor child until further orders. Ext.P2 order is an ex-parte order. To set aside that order dated 12.07.2021 in OP(G&W) No.1190 of 2019, the petitioner filed I.A.No.501 of 2022. The
Minor child does not have coping skills or intellectual ability to understand issues between adult relationship or parents unhappiness.
The welfare of the child is paramount, requiring both parents to foster a loving relationship and avoid parental alienation.
In custody disputes involving minors under five, the court prioritizes the welfare of the child and generally favors maternal custody unless compelling circumstances dictate otherwise.
Courts prioritize a child's welfare in custody disputes, generally favoring mothers for children under five, unless specific circumstances suggest otherwise.
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