Guardianship Granted to Hindu Couple for Muslim Minor, Child’s Welfare Prioritised: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court delivered a significant judgment under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, holding that the welfare of a child is the most important factor while deciding guardianship, even if the prospective guardians belong to a different religion. The Court made it clear that technical objections like religion or lack of blood relation cannot override the child’s best interests. Background of the case and…
