While granting custody to 10 yrs old girl to her mother in a custody case, the single bench of Indore Court passed an order in which Additional Chief Justice of the Family Court Praveena Vyas held that It is in a child's best interest to be in her mother's care while she approaches puberty so that her feelings and emotions can be better.
Further, the Court observed that the girl is moving towards puberty, and in such a situation, it is in her best interest to be in the custody of her mother for her all-round development and to understand her feelings
The court further stated that the girl's father will be able to meet her on weekends and during special festivals and summer vacations for a specified period of time, subject to her consent, said Jitendra Purohit, the counsel for the 46-year-old woman, on Tuesday.
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In the petition, the woman had said that her daughter is at a critical age and she needs a female companion like mother who can address her curiosities, fears and physical changes and guide her.
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