Case Law Analysis
|Karnataka High Court
Mandatory Family Counseling Before Custody Finalization | Guardians and Wards Act, Section 12 : Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court mandates completion of family counseling and submission of its report before finalizing custody of pre-teen children in contested cases. The ruling ensures child welfare is prioritized over procedural expediency, setting a precedent for custody disputes under the Guardians and Wards Act.