Jitender Arora & Ors vs Sukriti Arora & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of child custody following the divorce of the parties, emphasizing the best interests of the child under Section 13 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. The Court held that both parents had equal rights over the child, and the welfare of the child must be the paramount consideration in custody disputes. The Court ultimately decided to grant custody to the mother, considering the child's established residence and schooling in the U.K., thereby affirming the lower court's decision.