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Child cannot be made a “football” between parents: Delhi HC upholds father’s visitation rights, says child cannot be deprived of either parent’s love and affection

Observing that a 15-year-old child requires a father’s guidance and a mother’s love and affection, the Court reiterated that these are fundamental to the child’s well-being and that a child must not be made a “football” between the parents to their own detriment.

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Case Briefs Supreme Court

Child’s welfare paramount in custody disputes; but parents’ financial capacity, living standard, and education also matter: Supreme Court

The Court noted from the mediation report that both children wished to live with their father in Qatar, despite limited memories of the place. The elder child added that their father’s presence alone would be enough, with someone available to care for them.

Case Briefs High Courts

Kerala HC sets aside Family Court order granting permanent child custody to father; Stresses importance of credible evidence for postpartum depression allegations

“As per settled scientific studies and assessments, postpartum depression is rather common in some women and that this is not a situation that will continue forever, but most of the time being temporary, for a short duration”