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Constitutional

Jurisdiction of the High Court

It's obliged to intervene in actions by arms of the government in cases of constitutional violations

Constitutional

Doctrine of separation of powers

High court has power to inquire into the constitutionality of actions irrespective of the doctrine.

Constitutional

Doctrine of separation of powers

Must be read in the context of the constitutional framework.

Constitutional

Doctrine of separation of powers

In cases of a conflict, the doctrine must bow to the spirit and the letter of the Constitution.

Constitutional

Decisions emanating from the government

must be taken to ensure that such decision conform to the trans formative constitutional framework.

Constitutional

Nature of the constitution

It's not a structurally based document but value oriented.

Constitutional

Nature of the constitution

Interpretation and application must be ingrained in the spirit of the Constitution and values.

Custody and Maintenance

Best interests of the child

Complete welfare of a child is to be given priority as compared to monetary needs.

Custody and Maintenance

Best interests of the child

The best interests of any child are paramount as compared to any rights of a parent

Custody and Maintenance

Parental responsibility

Both parents have the responsibility to maintain the children despite their earning capacity

Custody and Maintenance

Actual custody

A mother can be granted actual custody despite not being able to maintain the child

Custody and Maintenance

Actual custody to third parties

It deprives a child of the parental care necessary for growth if he or she has both parents alive

Custody and Maintenance

Custody of children of tender years

The custody of children of tender years should not be based solely on material provisions

Custody and Maintenance

Custody of a female child

Custody of a female child should be granted to the mother owing to the fact that she is vulnerable

Custody and Maintenance

Access to children by parents

Courts have the discretion to determine the access terms for children putting their interests first

Custody and Maintenance

Custody of a child

Views of children with regard to determining custody orders should also be put into consideration