Indian Divorce Act, 1869
42. Power to make such orders after decree
The court, after a decree of judicial separation, may upon
application (by petition) for this purpose make, from time to time, all such orders
and provisions, with respect to the custody, maintenance and education of the
minor children, the marriage of whose parents is the subject of the decree, or
for placing such children under the protection of the said court, as might have
been made by such decree or by interim orders in case the proceedings for
obtaining such decree were still pending.