Child Custody Dispute | Psychological Safety of Child Takes Priority; Multi-Expert Evaluation Order Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment emphasizing that children involved in custody battles should not be subjected to repeated psychological examinations that may adversely affect their emotional well-being. The Court modified orders passed by the Bombay High Court, which had directed a minor girl to undergo evaluation by a panel of psychological experts. The judgment was delivered by a Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice…