What is the requirement of the competent court before issuing a judgment on child custody under the Child Rights Law (Wadeema)?
The competent court, as per Article 59 of the Child Rights Law (Wadeema), must request the submission of a detailed report on the social, psychological, and health status, as well as the criminal record, of the person seeking custody or the person for whom custody will be ordered. Alternatively, they can request a statement confirming the absence of any crime committed outside the State.