Meaning of Custody

Custody

Language - English

Tamil Word - சிறை

The protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or confinement. (e.g., The court granted custody of the child to the mother. The accused was taken into police custody.) In the context of Tamil Nadu real estate and historical land documents, 'Custody' could refer to the legal guardianship of a minor or incapacitated person who owns property. It could also refer to the physical possession or control of property during legal disputes or inheritance matters.