Jai Prakash Khadria vs Shyam Sunder Agarwalla & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed a custody dispute under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, specifically Section 7, involving the maternal and paternal grandfathers of a minor child, Ankur. The Court upheld the Family Court's decision to appoint the paternal grandfather as guardian, emphasizing that the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration in custody matters. The Court found no fault in the lower courts' assessments regarding the validity of the adoption, which is subject to a separate title suit, and maintained the order for interim custody.