Mohan Kumar Rayana vs Komal Mohan Rayana

The Supreme Court addressed a custody dispute under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, emphasizing that the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration in custody matters. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant custody of the minor child, Anisha, to the mother, despite the father's claim of having provided good care during his custody. The Court reaffirmed that under Section 6 of the Act, the father is the natural guardian, but the child's best interests must prevail, leading to the dismissal of the father's petition for custody.