Family Courts Have Power To Modify Child Custody Orders If Situation Changes, Doctrine Of Res Judicata Not Applicable: Kerala High Court

In a recent ruling, the Family Court of Thalassery meticulously examined a child custody dispute under Section 6 of the Hindu Marriage Act. The case, titled Thomas @ Manoj E.J. vs. Indu S, brought forth complex issues surrounding the custody of a minor child. The petitioner, Thomas @ Manoj E.J., aged 39, and the respondent, Indu S, aged 34, have been embroiled in a legal battle over the custody of…