Tejaswini Gaud vs Shekhar Jagdish Prasad Tewari

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant custody of a minor child to the father, emphasizing the welfare of the child as the paramount consideration. The court ruled that since the father was the surviving parent, it was in the child's best interest to be with him. The judgment reinforced the principle that custody decisions must prioritize the child's welfare above all else.