“A child has the right to affection of both his parents,” Justice Gupta noted in a two-page order. The Bench, however, gave the man liberty to approach the family court for enhancement of his visitation rights. A child has a right to the affection of both his parents and the family court shall ensure that visitation rights are granted in such a manner,” Justice Gupta wrote. He said the family court should also make suitable arrangements during vacations, keeping the interest of the child foremost. The right of a child to love and to be loved is already recognised as a fundamental right and is to be protected.

Source: The Hindu October 09, 2019 19:12 UTC