Mother of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash moves Supreme Court for custody of grandson

The Supreme Court ruled that a mother in Bengaluru could retain custody of her grandson, despite the father’s objections. The case involved a dispute between the mother and the biological father over the custody of the child, where the mother had been caring for the child after the father had distanced himself. The court acknowledged the mother’s role in raising the child and the emotional bond she had with him. It emphasized that the child’s best interests were paramount in custody decisions, particularly when the child had already formed a bond with the maternal family. This ruling strengthens the rights of grandparents in custody disputes.