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Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with custody of children?

Section 26 deals with custody, maintenance and education of minor children in proceedings under the Act. It permits interim provisions and later alteration of orders,…

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Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with custody of children?

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Section 26 deals with custody, maintenance and education of minor children in proceedings under the Act. It permits interim provisions and later alteration of orders, consistently with the child’s interests and wishes wherever possible. Section 27 concerns property; section 24 concerns interim spousal maintenance and litigation expenses.

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