LEKHA vs P.ANIL KUMAR

The Supreme Court held that the High Court of Kerala erred in reversing the trial Court's decision regarding child custody under the Guardians and Wards Act, which had favored the mother based on the child's welfare. The Court emphasized that the High Court's decision lacked a proper assessment of the child's interests, particularly as it did not interview the child before granting custody to the father. The Supreme Court reinstated the trial Court's order, affirming that the welfare of the child is paramount in custody disputes.