Supreme Court of India · 2015-12-09
Ruchika Abbi & Anr vs State Of National Capital Territory Of ...
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2016 SUPREME COURT 351
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ruchika Abbi & Anr
- Respondent
- State Of National Capital Territory Of ...
- Author
- Abhay Manohar Sapre
- Bench
- J. Chelameswar, Abhay Manohar Sapre
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing the Family Court to expedite the custody proceedings concerning the minor daughter, Roshni, under Guardianship Case No. 115/2014. The Court emphasized the paramount interest and welfare of the child, mandating that the Family Court dispose of the case within six months. The temporary custody was granted to the father, with specific visitation rights for the mother, while urging both parents to cooperate for the child's well-being.