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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK
SANJAY KUMAR MISHRA
Saurav Raiguru – Appellant
Versus
Ananya Mishra – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner seeks visitation rights for child. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments for petitioner's visitation rights. (Para 4) |
| 3. opposition's justification for denying visitation. (Para 5 , 8) |
| 4. court's observation on application for visitation. (Para 6 , 7 , 10) |
| 5. enforcement of visitation rights and welfare of child. (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 6. definition and importance of visitation rights. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19) |
| 7. conclusion on visitation order and conditions. (Para 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Impugned is the order dated 20.03.2025 passed by the learned Judge, Family Court, Cuttack in C.P No.299 of 2024, vide which the following prayers of the Petitioner under Section 151 of CPC for visitation rights to meet with his infant son, namely, “Shlok Raiguru”, stood rejected:
b. Once in a weekday (Wednesday 3 PM) whatsapp video call for 15 mons with Shlok.
d. Shlok will also attend his father-side ceremonies, functions, events of friends & families as needed for the duration as required including travel.
2. Though, vide order dated 07.08.2025, on being suggested by learned Counsel for the parties, both the parties were directed to appear before the Mediator, H
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