Suzanne Farisha Syiem Dutt vs Sabyasachi Dutt

The Supreme Court directed the District Judge, Alipore, to first determine the question of jurisdiction regarding the custody of a minor child under Section 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. The Court emphasized that the jurisdiction must also consider the appellant's contention under Section 9 of the Act. The appeal was disposed of with a directive for the District Judge to conclude the matter within two weeks of the next hearing date.