Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi said that the custody of a child must be with the mother unless it is shown that she is completely incapable of maintaining the child.
“No amount of wealth or mother like love can substitute for a mother’s love and care and, therefore, maternal care and affection is indispensable for the healthy growth of a child”, remarked the single-judge.
The Court, therefore, granted custody of a 4-year-old child to the mother over grandparents.
The Court was hearing a Habeas Corpus petition filed by the mother of the girl child.
Source: Barandbench
