Child Custody under Hindu Marriage Act Must Prioritise Parental Responsibilities and Welfare of Children, Court Holds: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered on January 23, 2026, the Supreme Court of India adjudicated the custody dispute between Suman Sankar Bhunia (Respondent-father) and Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty (Appellant-mother). The matter involved complex questions relating to the welfare of minor children, parental responsibilities, relocation, and alleged parental alienation. The Court emphasized that the welfare and best interests of the children are paramount, overriding claims of financial superiority or career ambitions of…
