The Court dismissed the appeal in Komal Krishan Arora & Ors. vs. Sandeep Kumar & Ors., and decisively UPHELD FATHER’s RIGHT TO INTERIM CUSTODY.

The ruling was heavily influenced by the mother's conduct, which was sharply criticized as a "crude subterfuge" for misleading both Indian and UK courts.

Listen to how the Court applied the 'best interest of the child' standard and its inherent PARENS PATRIAE jurisdiction to resolve a complex cross-country dispute.

Statutes :

•⁠ ⁠Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Section 9

•⁠ ⁠Guardians and Wards Act, 1890: The Court directed that appropriate proceedings for custody be initiated under this Act. It was also noted that under this Act, the father is the natural guardian of a minor child unless found unfit.

•⁠ ⁠Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015