Archive · 23 May 2025
Kerala HC Directs Family Courts on Child Custody Exchanges
Imagine parents who are separated.
Sometimes, they need to give their children to each other.
The Kerala High Court in India said that these exchanges should not happen at police stations.
The court thinks it can be very upsetting for kids to be involved in these situations, just like it can be if they have to go to court.
They told all family courts in the area to find better places for the exchanges, so the children don't get hurt or upset.
The Kerala High Court issued a directive to family courts.
The directive prohibits using police stations for child custody exchanges.
The court aims to prevent children's unnecessary presence at such locations.
The court stated that family court's directive in this case is unfavorable.
The High Court Registrar must circulate the directive to all family court judges.
- Who
- Kerala High Court
- What
- Issued a directive to family courts regarding child custody exchanges.
- When
- May 23, 2025
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To prevent children from experiencing trauma during custody exchanges.
- Court Issuing Directive
- Kerala High Court
- Target of Directive
- Family Courts in Kerala
- Subject
- Child custody exchanges
- Reason for Directive
- Avoid child trauma
- Date of Publication
- May 23, 2025