Special counselor's report

The councellor's report is for the court only. Even if the councelling has failed, the said report has no evidenciary value and is not an evidence against any person. There is no need for you to get the report.

But the special counselor had diagnosed that one of the spouse (say the wife) is affected by the syndrome called 'delusional disorder' and due to non cooperation of that particular spouse had referred back to the court. The special counselor confirmed that she will mention her findings and the affected party's non cooperation in her report.

In the above case, is it not having any evidenciary value? Can it not be used as atleast an prima facie evidence? Pls guide.

Hi, The counseling was not a normal one which usually done by a social worker, it was the special counseling done by a qualified psychologist in the court premises. I saw the report which is in the case bundle and it is mentioned clearly about the disorder and the non-cooperation of the diseased spouse.

I also saw a reference that 'as per the section 27 of the family court rules, the couselor's report can be shared to the litigants' mentioned in the ‘Child access & custody guidelines’ framed by the NGO ‘Child rights foundation’ and the same is approved by Hon’ble Mumbai High court. But couldn't get the rule 27 in the family court rules. The act contains up to section 23 only. Some experts pls help me to find that pls. Thanks.