Surat, Dec 10 (PTI) A Jain man has approached the family court here seeking the custody of his seven-year-old daughter, claiming that his estranged wife has decided against his wishes that the child should take `diksha' as a monk. He should be appointed the girl's legal guardian to protect her interests, said the plea filed under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.

Judge S V Mansuri of the family court on Wednesday issued a notice to the respondent wife, seeking a reply by December 22.

As per the petitioner, he married the respondent in 2012, and they have two children. The couple have been living separately since 2024.

He had discussed the issue of their daughter embracing monkhood with his wife and agreed that the girl should become a monk after attaining maturity, the petition said. B

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