J U D G M E N T

Ajithkumar, J The Mother of minor girl Ishaani Sarah Alwin aged 2 years, is the petitioner. She challenges Ext.P4, the order dated 29.09.2022 of the Family Court, Ernakulam in I.A.No.4998 of

2022 in G.O.P No.2336 of 2022.

2. On 14.10.2022, notice on admission was directed to be served on the respondents who are the father and grandparents of the child. An order of interim stay till 20.10.2022 was granted. The respondents entered appearance through counsel. The 1st respondent has filed a counter affidavit controverting the allegations of the petitioner.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

4. G.O.P No.2336 of 2022 was filed before the Family Court, Ernakulam for the custody of the child alleging that following the marital discord between the petitioner and the 1st respondent she was kicked out of the marital home on 13.08.2022 without allowing her to take the breastfeeding child along with her. It was further alleged that the respondents illegally retained custody of the child, and therefore the petitioner had to approach the police and the Child Welfare Committee, Ernakulam. She also filed W.P(C