“Supreme Court Reverses Custody Decision, Prioritizes Child’s Mental Health Over Father’s Rights”
The Supreme Court restored custody of a 12-year-old boy to his mother, citing severe anxiety and separation risks from the father’s custody. The father was granted visitation rights, but the child’s mental well-being and stable family environment with the mother were deemed paramount.
Court:
Supreme Court of India
Case:
Neethu B. @ Neethu Baby Mathew vs. Rajesh Kumar
Date of Judgement:
July 15, 2025
Act:
Review Petition under Article 137 of the Constitution of India, read with family law principles on child welfare.