MUHAMMAD AZEEM alias MUHAMMAD AZAM vs THE ADDITIONAL DISTRICT
This matter arises from a petition converted into an appeal regarding the interim custody of a minor. The parties reached a compromise during the proceedings before the Supreme Court concerning the interim custody arrangements. The court recorded the terms of the compromise, ordering that the custody of the minor remain with the mother, Mst. Shahnaz Kausar, subject to specific visitation rights for the father, Muhammad Azeem alias Muhammad Azam, to be conducted on alternate Fridays at the office of an Advocate Supreme Court in Multan. Furthermore, the mother and her father executed a surety bond to ensure compliance with the agreed arrangement. The interim arrangement is directed to continue until the final decision of the case by the Guardian Judge, Muzaffargarh, before whom the minor must be produced as directed. Consequently, the appeal is disposed of in terms of the compromise without any order as to costs.
- Can a petition regarding the interim custody of a minor be converted into an appeal based on an arrangement between the parties?
- What provisions can be made for a father's visitation rights during the interim custody of a minor by the mother?
- Is a surety bond required for the due performance of an interim custody arrangement arrived at between parties?
ORDER
SAAD SAOOD JAN, J.--In view of the fact that there has been an arrangement between the parties over the interim custody of the minor, this petition has been converted into appeal.
2. In accordance with the terms of the compromise the custody of the minor has been given to her mother, Mst.Shahnaz Kausar. She shall arrange meeting of the minor with the father in the office of Mr. M. Zafar Yaseen, Advocate Supreme Court, at his office 77-Jail Road, Multan on alternate Fridays. The first meeting shall be held on 20-5-1988. This arrangement will continue till the final decision of the case by the Guardian Judge, Muzaffargarh. The minor will be produced before the Guardian Judge as and when directed.
3. For the due performance of the arrangement arrived at between the parties, Mst. Shahnaz Kausar and her father have executed a surety bond which has been placed on the record.
4. The appeal is accordingly disposed of. There will be no order as to costs.