SHEILA B. DAS vs P.R. SUGASREE

The Supreme Court upheld the Family Court's decision granting custody of the minor child to the father under Sections 7 and 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, and Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. The Court emphasized the importance of the child's welfare in custody matters, affirming that the father, as the natural guardian, should have custody while allowing the mother visitation rights. The judgment reinforced the principle that custody arrangements must prioritize the best interests of the child.