A custody battle is rarely just a legal proceeding — it’s one of the most emotionally exhausting experiences a parent can go through. Both mother and father often believe, with complete sincerity, that they’re the better parent. But Indian courts don’t decide custody battles based on who loves the child more, or even who was […]
When parents separate or divorce, “custody” quickly becomes one of the most emotionally loaded words in the entire process. Within that, “joint custody” is a term that gets used loosely — and often confused with related but distinct concepts like shared parenting or joint guardianship. This guide breaks down exactly what joint custody means, how […]
Not every organization working for children in India is a government body. The Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) is one of the country’s oldest and most established voluntary, non-profit organizations dedicated to child welfare — predating many of India’s current statutory child protection frameworks. This guide covers ICCW’s history, what it actually does, and […]
Women and Child Welfare in India: Laws, Schemes & Legal Remedies “Women and child welfare” covers a lot of ground in India — from government schemes offering nutrition and maternity support, to hard legal protections against harassment, violence, and abuse. If you’re trying to understand what protections actually exist for women and children in India, […]
When a child is found abandoned, lost, orphaned, or in an unsafe living situation, who legally steps in to protect them before a court gets involved? In India, that responsibility sits with the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) — a district-level statutory body created under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. This […]
Guardians and Wards Act, 1890: Complete Guide to Guardianship in India When a child’s parents can’t act as their guardian — due to death, incapacity, or absence — someone needs the legal authority to make decisions for that minor and manage their affairs. In India, this is governed primarily by the Guardians and Wards Act, […]