Shazia Aman Khan vs State Of Orissa

The Supreme Court addressed the custody of a minor child under parens patriae jurisdiction, emphasizing the importance of the child's welfare. The Court noted that the child had been living with the appellants since infancy, and the biological father's late claim for custody was deemed insufficient given the circumstances. The Court held that the High Court's order to restore custody to the biological father was not justified, thereby allowing the appeal and maintaining the status quo of the child's living arrangements.