The Orissa High Court ruled that a father’s custody claim cannot be rejected only because he did not submit the wife’s death certificate and the child’s birth certificate, set-a siding the Family Court’s technical grounds for denial.
The Supreme Court criticized the Allahabad High Court’s decision in a custody case, calling it a “mockery of justice” for neglecting the child’s welfare. The Supreme Court reaffirmed that custody disputes must prioritize the best interests of minors, directing further inquiry to ensure appropriate outcomes for the child involved.
