NITHYA ANAND RAGHAVAN vs STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of child custody in the context of international jurisdiction, specifically regarding the illegal removal of a minor under the Hague Convention principles. The Court emphasized that the welfare of the child, as enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution, is paramount, and held that the Indian courts have jurisdiction due to the child's significant connections to India. The Court ultimately ruled in favor of the mother, allowing her to retain custody of the child, Nethra, considering her health and familial ties in India.