Shuttling Child Between Two Forums Causes Inconvenience And Is Detrimental To Child's Welfare: Kerala High Court In Custody Battle

The Kerala High Court addressed the issue of child custody in the context of the inconvenience caused by shuttling a child between two forums. The case involved a child whose custody was being contested by the parents, with one parent seeking to move the child between different forums. The Court observed that such a practice would be detrimental to the welfare of the child, as it caused emotional and psychological strain. The Court emphasized that the child’s welfare should be the paramount consideration in custody matters, and courts should avoid actions that cause unnecessary harm or inconvenience to the child.