Supreme Court of India · 2020-02-18
SOUMITRA KUMAR NAHAR vs PARUL NAHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/33091
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SOUMITRA KUMAR NAHAR
- Respondent
- PARUL NAHAR
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a custody dispute under the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890, specifically Sections 7, 8, 10, and 11, emphasizing that the welfare of the children is paramount. The Court upheld the High Court's order granting visitation rights to the father while denying them for the daughter, stating that such decisions should prioritize the children's best interests. The Court also noted the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the case, including the death of paternal grandparents during the proceedings, and highlighted the emotional toll on children involved in custody battles.