Custody Battle Over Child's Monkhood Decision

A Jain father seeks custody of his daughter, opposing his estranged wife's decision for the child to take 'diksha' as a monk. The plea, filed under the Guardians and Wards Act, is lodged in a family court, emphasizing the girl's young age and inability to decide for herself.

A father in a legal tussle seeks custody of his seven-year-old daughter, opposing his estranged wife's decision to initiate the child into monkhood without his consent.

He contends that the child should embrace monkhood upon maturity, but not at her current age.

The family court has issued a notice to the mother for responses by December 22, while the man's plea underlines the young age of the daughter, claiming she is incapable of making such a significant life decision independently.

(With inputs from agencies.)