EXAMINATION IN CHIEF (SHIVANI)

Q1. Please introduce yourself to the Court?

A1 My name is Shivani Malhotra, I am 34 years of age and british citizen residing in London.

Q2. So, Ms Shivani, who all are there in your family?

A2. After my divorce my family constitutes my two children – my son Rohan aged 8 years and daughter
Muskaan aged 6 years.

Q3. When did you split with your husband and what was the reason?

A3. Differences had arisen between Raj and me due to incompatibility. The friction grew particularly
after the birth of the children and fed up with frequent arguments and fights at home, we decided to get
the marriage dissolved which happened on January 10th.

Q4. As being claimed are you in a live-in-relationship with Mr. Ajay?

A4. Yes, I am in a live-in relationship with Mr. Ajay who is also a divorcee.

Q5. Who is Mr. Ajay, please elaborate on his education and qualification?

A5. Mr. Ajay Khanna hailed from Gujarat and currently is a resident of London. He has a PHD in
Astrophysics and is a professor at University of London.

Q6. What does he do for a living? Is he capable enough to take care of your family?

A6. Yes, absolutely he js capable, we both earn & can take care of our family

Q7. How is your relationship with Mr. Ajay ? How does your children feel with him?

A7. We share a very strong relationship.Both the children feel very safe and loved with him

Q8. Did you consider the impact of your live-in-relationship on your children before moving in with
Mr. Ajay after the divorce?

A8. Yes, I gave a deep thought and discussed the same with my parents and Ajay and because of the fact
that Ajay and my children were compatible with each other to the highest level decided to move in with
Ajay. Moreover I keep a close check on things that might affect my children adversely in any way.

Q9. Did you ever being a mother felt that witnessing your relationship with another man would
morally and emotionally affect the welfare of the children?

A9. No, as already stated the level of compatibility my kids shared with Ajay made it favourable.
Moreover in a progressive society such as London, this concept is quite prevalent. Moreover I keep a
close check on things that might affect my children adversely in any way.
Q10. Did London court decree specified the frequency and terms of custody for Raj with his children?

A10. Yes

Q11. Can you confirm that you both agreed to this arrangement, voluntarily?

A11. Yes

Q12. did Raj took the court's permission or informed you before taking the children to India? Did he
violated the said decree?

A12 no, he didn't took any permission and yes, he violated the said decree

Q13. Whatdid you do as soon as you came to know that Raj took your children
away without prior permission from you as well as the Court?

A13) I registered a complaint of the violation of the Court’s decree. The London Court then issued a
warrant of arrest against the petitioner on ground of unlawful taking and restraining the children
outside U.K. I immediately left for India.

Q14.. How did Ajay reacted to this particular incident?

A14.. Mr. Ajay was very supportive. He even offered to accompany me to India for the cause.

Q15. How was the condition of the children when you met them in India?

A15..The condition of the children were good although they were missing me a lot. They were really
happy to see me.

Q16. Did you meet the parents of Raj at home? How was the condition of the father?

A16. Yes I met the parent of Raj when I visited their home at India. Moreover it was Raj’s father only
that opened the door. He was in perfect condition.

Q17. Did you ask Raj to return the custody of the children to you?

A17. Upon meeting the children at Raj’s home, I demanded Raj to return the custody of the children
back to me. But he refused

Q18. For how many days are you in India?

A18. Being a working lady, I have to join back my work of place in a week. Also my visa to India will be
expired in a week.