Chapter 11: Facts, Figures, and Field Data 11.1 The Legislative Lacuna and the Judicial Shift: Examines the outdated Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 and Hindu…
Chapter 10: Legal Framework and Key Principles 10.1 Child Welfare Centers: Details the High Court’s parens patriae and Article 227 powers to establish Child Welfare…
Chapter 9: Types of Custody and Enforcement 9.1 Types of Custody (Joint, Sole, Split, Third-Party): Outlines the principal custodial arrangements under Indian law—sole custody, joint…
Chapter 8: Jurisdiction, Relocation, and Enforcement 8.1 Modification of Standing Orders: Clarifies that custody decrees are interlocutory and modifiable upon a substantial change in circumstances,…
Chapter 7: Tactical Obstacles and Parenting Plans 7.1 The Doctrine of Parenting Plans: Establishes Parenting Plans as mandatory, comprehensive written instruments to be filed early…
Chapter 6: Parenting Time and Access Rights 6.1 Parenting time Rights of the Non-Custodial Parent: Affirms residual custodial rights and a presumption of fitness for…
Chapter 5: Specific Issues in Custody Litigation 5.1 Visitation and Custody of the Girl Child: Affirms the father’s equal right to 50/50 shared parenting of…
Chapter 4: Interim Arrangements and Temporary Access 4.1 The Jurisprudential Necessity for Interim Arrangements: Underscores the parens patriae duty to issue interim orders that prevent…
Chapter 3: Institutional Roles and Mechanisms 3.1 Child Rights and Welfare Overview: Explains the High Court’s authority under Article 226 (Writ of Mandamus and Continuing…
Chapter 2: General Rules and Governing Principles 2.1 The Doctrine of the Best Interests of the Child: Establishes the child’s best interests as the paramount…