Varun Chugh v. Ritu Chugh

Delhi High Court · 03 Dec 2013 · 2013:DHC:7097-DB
S. Ravindra Bhat; Najmiwaziri
MAT.APP.(F.C.) 10/2013
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The Delhi High Court allowed modification of visitation orders to change the location for better father-child contact while permitting the mother’s discreet presence for emergencies.

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HIGH COURT OF DELHI
MAT.APP.(F.C.) 10/2013
VARUN CHUGH Appellant
Through: Mr. Amn Battar & Mr. Amit Shrivastava, Advs. along with Appellant in person.
VERSUS
RITU CHUGH Respondent
Through: Mr. LalitKumar, Adv. along with Respondent in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAJMIWAZIRI
03.12.2013 Notice has been issued in this matter.
The Court has heard counsel for the parties.
The appellant, who is the father, seeks modification of three orders which spell out his visitation rights viz-a-viz the daughter - Saanvi who is presently six years old. The orders of2.6.2012, 3.11.2012 and 18.5.2013, in essence record the parties' agreement whereby the appellant is entitled to limited bi-monthly visitation rights for one hour, on first and third Saturday.
The visitation rights are presently being exercised in the Family Court premises at Saket. It is agreed by counsel for the parties, on instruction of
2013:DHC:7097-DB 2^ their cUents who are present in person, that the location may be suitably changed to enable better and meaningful visitation by the father ofthe child.
This court is ofthe opinion that the respondent/mother may not be precluded from being in the premises but should avoid being visible and may join the daughter in case of any emergency. This order is made in the presence of both the parties after interactingwith them.
The appeal is disposed off accordingly.
S. RAYINDRA BHAT, J NAJMIWAZIRI, J DECEMBER 03,2013 ak
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JUDGMENT