J U D G M E N T

A. Muhamed Mustaque, J Read our earlier order dated 12.06.2023:

“The Child Welfare Committee, Govt.

Childrens Home, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695 012 is suo motu impleaded as an additional second respondent.

2. The dispute in this matter is in regard to the interim custody of the child born in the wedlock between the petitioner and the first respondent. The Family Court entrusted the custody of the child with the father. The child is only ten months old. One of the reasons for granting the custody of the child to the father is that the petitioner-mother is residing with her lover and she suffers from personality disorder.

3. Having considered the facts and circumstances, we are of the view that the additional second respondent, the Child Welfare Committee shall conduct a detailed inquiry and report before this Court whether the petitioner-mother is competent to have the custody of the child and her family circumstances would be conducive for the well-being and welfare of the child. Necessary inquiry shall be made with the persons, who are able to give inputs in regard to the family of the petitioner-mother, and from such other sources as well.

4. The petitioner is d