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Neethu B. @ Neethu Baby Mathew v. Rajesh Kumar

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Reported as [2025] 7 S.C.R. 1053
Bench Vikram Nath and Prasanna B. Varale JJ.
Decided 15 July 2025

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What the Court ordered

Before parting with the judgment, we find it relevant to remind both the parents of their primary responsibility towards child’s nurturing, which can be achieved by effective communication and smooth execution of the above arrangement, while exhibiting mutual respect.

Judgment, page 16

From the headnote

Issue for Consideration The petitioner-mother has preferred the instant review petitions primarily on the ground that the news of the imminent separation of the minor child (aged 11 years old at that time) from his mother, who has been his primary guardian since he was an infant, has caused an immense negative impact on the mental health of the child. Headnotes† Child and Family Welfare – Custody of Child – The High Court granted permanent custody of the child to the respondent- father while granting virtual visitation rights to the mother on every alternative day and physical visitation

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