Supreme Court of India · 2019-07-11
SHEOLI HATI vs SOMNATH DAS
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/18603
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SHEOLI HATI
- Respondent
- SOMNATH DAS
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeals arising from a matrimonial dispute between the appellant and respondent, focusing on the custody of their minor child under the Guardian and Wards Act. The court examined the prior judgments of the High Court and Family Court, ultimately upholding the lower court's decision regarding guardianship. The outcome reinforced the importance of the child's welfare in custody matters, leading to a favorable ruling for the appellant.