Supreme Court of India · 2017-09-04
PURVI MUKESH GADA vs MUKESH POPATLAL GADA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/8116
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- PURVI MUKESH GADA
- Respondent
- MUKESH POPATLAL GADA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. SIKRI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. SIKRI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a custody dispute between estranged spouses, emphasizing the need for both parents' involvement in children's upbringing. The Court highlighted the detrimental effects of custody battles on children, referencing Section 498A of the IPC concerning domestic violence. The ruling underscored the importance of prioritizing the children's welfare in custody decisions, ultimately affirming the lower court's decision regarding custody arrangements.