Supreme Court of India · 2001-04-19
SYED SALEEMUDDIN vs DR. RUKHSANA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2000/8252
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SYED SALEEMUDDIN
- Respondent
- DR. RUKHSANA .
- Bench
- D.P. MOHAPATRA & BRIJESH KUMAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the custody of minor children under the writ of habeas corpus, emphasizing the importance of the welfare of the children as paramount. The Court held that the High Court's order directing the production of the children was justified, given the allegations of dowry harassment and the mother's claim of threats influencing her prior statements. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision, reinforcing the principle that the best interests of the children must guide custody determinations.