Conditions on custody of child must not be impractical: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that family courts cannot impose impractical financial conditions on custodial parents. The court set aside a 75 lakh rupee security deposit requirement, noting that such burdens hinder a child's access to better educational opportunities.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a legal precedent prioritizing the child's welfare and educational rights over restrictive financial barriers in custody disputes.
The Kerala High Court recently allowed a petition challenging the conditions imposed by the Family Court, Thrissur, in a child’s custody petition. The family court had granted custody of the child to the mother, but required her to furnish a security of ₹75 Lakh.
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