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Joint Parenting Not Recognised Under Indian Law , Child Welfare Must Come First

freepressjournal.in · DistrictNews · 2026-09-02

Joint Parenting Not Recognised Under Indian Law , Child Welfare Must Come First

The Bombay High Court has held that Indian law does not recognise compulsory joint parenting or a strict 50:50 arrangement. Justice Gauri Godse set aside a Family Court order involving a 14-year-old boy, stressing that custody decisions must prioritise the child’s education, health, emotional stability and overall welfare. Joint Parenting Not Recognised Under Indian Law , Child Welfare Must Come First : Bombay HC.

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