BIMLENDU KUMAR CHATTERJEE vs DIPA CHATTERJEE .

The Supreme Court addressed the custody rights of the appellant, Bimlendu Kumar Chatterjee, over his daughter, currently residing with respondent Smt. Dipa Chatterjee. The Court held that the previous orders of the Patna High Court, which allowed the father visitation rights but denied custody, were to be maintained, emphasizing the child's welfare and stability. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision, reiterating that the child should not be treated as a 'shuttle-cock' between parents, and dismissed the appeal for custody.