The apex court observed that ample chances were given to the mother by giving her temporary custody of the girl but she was unable to “win over the confidence” of the child, who was happy with her father and wanted to continue in his company.
“We are convinced that custody of the child needs to be with father. She is already 15 years of age and within three years, she would be major and all this custody battle between her parents would come to an end. She would have complete freedom to decide the course of action she would like to adopt in her life,” the bench said.
