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- The Bombay High Court has ruled that Indian law does not recognise the concept of joint parenting in child custody disputes, and that the welfare of the child, not parental rights, must be the paramount consideration.
- The court set aside a Mumbai Family Court order that had granted an estranged couple joint parenting and 50:50 vacation time with their 14-year-old son.
- Justice Gauri Godse observed that a strict 50-50 split is not a practical solution and that a joint parenting plan cannot be imposed without a meaningful hearing for both parties.
- The ruling clarifies that Indian statutory law's foundation in custody matters is the child's welfare and entitlement to the love and care of both parents.
What to watch next
- What arrangements the Family Court makes for the couple's son after the joint parenting order was set aside
- Whether either parent appeals or seeks further modification of custody terms
- Whether this ruling is cited in other custody disputes across Indian courts
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