Depriving Father From Meeting Daughter On Account Of Marital Discord Is Cruelty: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that denying a father access to his daughter due to marital discord constitutes cruelty under the law. The court emphasized that children have the right to love and affection from both parents, regardless of the relationship between the spouses. The judgment underscored the importance of maintaining familial bonds and ensuring the welfare of the child as paramount, despite marital disputes. This decision highlights the judiciary's role in protecting parental rights and promoting the child's best interests in cases involving matrimonial discord.