Assistance of welfare expert
Full Text
In every suit or proceeding to which this Order applies, it shall be open to the Court to secure the services of such person (preferably a woman where available), whether related to the parties or not, including a person professionally engaged in promoting the welfare of the family as the Court may think fit, for the purpose of assisting the Court in discharging the functions imposed by rule 3 of this Order.
Plain English Summary
Authorizes the court to engage family counselors, social workers, or welfare experts (with a statutory preference for women) to assist the judge in facilitating conciliation and resolving emotional domestic blockades.
Key Legal Elements
- Expert Engagement: Professional family welfare experts, clinical psychologists, or trained counselors.
- Statutory Gender Preference: 'Preferably a woman where available' to provide empathy in domestic and custody disputes.
- Role: Non-judicial advisory and conciliation assistance to facilitate Rule 3 settlements.
Practical Note
Child Custody Evaluations: In contentious child custody and visitation battles under Guardians and Wards Act, apply under Rule 4 for the appointment of a qualified female child psychologist or family counselor to interact with the minor in a child-friendly environment and submit a confidential welfare report to the court.
हिंदी पाठ
ऐसे प्रत्येक वाद या कार्यवाही में जिसको यह आदेश लागू होता है, इस आदेश के नियम 3 द्वारा अधिरोपित कृत्यों के निर्वहन में न्यायालय की सहायता करने के प्रयोजन के लिए, ऐसे व्यक्ति की (उपलब्ध होने पर अधिमानतः किसी महिला की - Preferably a woman), चाहे वह पक्षकारों से नातेदार हो या न हो, जिसके अंतर्गत कुटुंब के कल्याण के संवर्धन में वृत्तिक रूप से लगा कोई व्यक्ति भी है, सेवाएं अभिप्राप्त करना न्यायालय के लिए खुला होगा जिसे न्यायालय ठीक समझे।