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Father Living with Second Woman Not Entitled to Seek Child Custody; Family Court Order Upheld: Chhattisgarh High Court

22 Jan 2026 3 min read
Father Living with Second Woman Not Entitled to Seek Child Custody; Family Court Order Upheld: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has clearly ruled that in child custody matters, the welfare of the child is more important than the legal or financial rights of parents. The Court refused to interfere with a Family Court order which denied custody of a seven-year-old boy to his father, holding that financial capacity alone cannot determine custody when personal conduct raises serious concerns. Parties and Court Details The appeal was filed…

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