Somprabha Rana vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court held that the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to grant custody of a minor child to the paternal grandparents under Article 226 was unjustified, as it failed to consider the best interests of the child, particularly given the child's tender age of one year and five months at the time of judgment. The Court emphasized that custody matters should prioritize the welfare of the child, and the High Court's order was based solely on legal rights without proper inquiry. The Court stayed the High Court's order, allowing the father to seek custody under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.