SHAISTA HABIB vs MUHAMMAD ARIF HABIB Ss — 2024 PLD 629 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2024 PLD 629 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2024
Reporter: PLD
Parties: SHAISTA HABIB vs MUHAMMAD ARIF HABIB Ss
Subject matter: Family
Provisions referred to: S. 25---C

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Judgment text as reported

SHAISTA HABIB VS MUHAMMAD ARIF HABIB Ss. 17 &25---Custody of minor---Principles governing custody of a minor and guidelines which are to be taken into consideration by courts while deciding custody disputes stated. Citation Name: 2024 PLD 629 SUPREME-COURTBookmark this Case SHAISTA HABIB VS MUHAMMAD ARIF HABIB S. 25---Custody of minor---Welfare of child---Scope---Any decision regarding the custody of a child without assessment and determination of the latter's welfare and best interests by taking into consideration the relevant factors and variables cannot be sustainable, nor can the exercise of discretion be lawful---Welfare of a minor and the latter's best interest is the foundational principle for deciding custody disputes.

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