Indian Divorce Act, 1869
41. Power to make orders as to custody of children in
suits for separation
In any suit for obtaining a judicial separation the court may
from time to time, before making its decree, make such interim orders, and may
make such provision in the decree, as it deems proper with respect to the
custody, maintenance and education of the minor children, the marriage of whose
parents is the subject of such suit, and may, if it thinks fit, direct
proceedings to be taken for placing such children under the protection of the
said court.