The appellant filed application seeking revocation of the earlier order dated 22.05.2014 passed by the Magistrate directing handing over custody of the child to the respondent. The proceedings of custody were initiated in May 3 2014 and vide order dated 22.05.2014, the appellant was directed to hand over custody of the child to the respondent when he was three years and three months old. On 19.10.2023, after hearing learned counsel for the parties, this Court deemed it appropriate to interact with the child. Mohana, learned senior counsel, who was requested by this court to submit her report after having interacted with the child at different times and also the parents. As per the report, initially the child was averse even to see his mother. Mohana, learned senior counsel, the child may also get affection of his mother though he may live with his father continuously where he is stated to be residing since birth.
Mohana, Senior Advocate, in our opinion, it would not be in the 6 interest for upbringing of the child that his custody is given to the respondent-mother at this stage.
Case Title: SELVARAJ Vs. REVATHI
Case Number: Crl.A. No.-003736-003736 / 2023
