The wife also filed a dowry case against her husband and his family members. When the girlfriend appealed to the Karnataka High Court, the court rejected her plea. This led the girlfriend to approach the Supreme Court, questioning how a girlfriend could be prosecuted under Section 498A of the IPC.
The Delhi High Court ruled that an adulterous spouse is not automatically an incompetent parent, emphasizing that custody decisions should prioritize the child’s welfare over moral failings. The court upheld joint custody, reiterating that an extramarital relationship should not be the sole factor in denying custody unless it proves harmful to the child.
