ILC-2010-SC-MAT-Sep-1
Shyamrao Maroti Korwate Vs. Deepak Kisanrao Tekam
The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 - Section 7 , The Hindu Minority and Gaurdianship Act, 1956 - Section 13 , Section 6
Custody of minor child - The paramount consideration is the "welfare of the minor" and not rights of the parents or relatives under a statute which are in force - The word "welfare" used in Section 13 of the Act 1956 has to be construed literally and must be taken in its widest sense.
Topic(s)-Custody of minor child , Welfare of the minor