Vandana Rani v. State Of Punjab And Others

2023:PHHC:099913 CRWP-6915-2022

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP-6915-2022 Date of Decision:-03.08.2023 Vandana Rani ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Ramandeep, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. Banni Thomas, Advocate for respondents No. 5 & 6.

**** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

In compliance of order dated 19.07.2023, all the parties are present and have interacted with each other in the Mediation Centre. The petitioner does not wish to rejoin the husband in the matrimonial house and is ready to keep the child.

2.

In light of the above, the custody of the child is handed over to the mother; however, the mother shall ensure that the father-respondent No.6 is permitted to meet the child after every 15 days i.e. on the first and third Saturday of each month in the Mediation Centre at Patiala. 3.

Since, respondent No.6 has expressed his love and affection for the child, the petitioner is also directed to ensure that on every second PARUL 2023.08.04 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

2023:PHHC:099913 CRWP-6915-2022 and fourth Saturday, the child communicates with the father through video call or a normal telephone call preferably by a video call. 4.

Parties are at liberty to approach this Court, in case, there is any difficulty and the said order is being passed keeping in mind, the interest of the child as paramount. Parties have also informed that litigation qua maintenance is already pending before the Courts at Patiala, therefore, there is no order being passed qua the same, at this stage. 5.

In view of the above, the present petition stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE August 03, 2023 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2023.08.04 16:32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document