R.V.Srinath Prasad vs Nandamuri Jayakrishna & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order granting interim custody of two minor children to their maternal grandparents under the Guardians and Wards Act, emphasizing the children's welfare and the need to perform rituals for their deceased mother. The Court clarified that this arrangement is temporary and does not affect the rights of either party in the ongoing custody dispute. The Family Court was directed to expedite the hearing of the custody petition filed by the grandparents, ensuring a resolution within three months.