How can I get Custody of my son who is 3 years old
22-Dec-2023 (In Child Custody Law)
My son is now 3 years old and we have been living separated for 1.5 years. Though my wife took my son when he was 1.5 years old, still my son wants to come with me and he expresses it very clearly. Is there any chance to get custody of my son on the only ground he wants to be me, very adamant and consistent
The laws governing child custody in India are the Guardians and Wards Act 1890 and the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act states that the ‘natural guardian of a Hindu minor, in respect of the minor’s person as well as in respect of the minor’s property …. in the case of a boy or unmarried girl- the father, and after him, the mother, provided that the custody of a minor who has not completed the age of five years shall ordinarily be with the mother till the age of 5 years. However the Supreme Court of India has consistently held that in deciding cases of child custody ‘the first and paramount consideration is the welfare and interest of the child and not the rights of the parents under a statute’.
As per Section 9 of the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 Court having jurisdiction to entertain application - (1) If the application is with respect to the guardianship of the person of the minor, it shall be made to the District Court having Jurisdiction in the place where the minor ordinarily resides." It is evident from a bare reading of the above that the solitary test for determining the jurisdiction of the court under Section 9 of the Act is the `ordinary residence' of the minor.
Hence you can file the application for custody in the district court.
As per Section 9 of the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 Court having jurisdiction to entertain application - (1) If the application is with respect to the guardianship of the person of the minor, it shall be made to the District Court having Jurisdiction in the place where the minor ordinarily resides." It is evident from a bare reading of the above that the solitary test for determining the jurisdiction of the court under Section 9 of the Act is the `ordinary residence' of the minor.
Hence you can file the application for custody in the district court.
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