While determining the question of custody in case of matrimonial disputes the Hon’ble Supreme Court has adopted the principle of keeping in mind “the best interests of the Child, the same was reiterated in the case of Lahari Sakhamuri vs. Sobhan Kodali, MANU/SC/0382/2019 in the following words:-
“The crucial factors which have to be kept in mind by the Courts for gauging the welfare of the children equally for the parent’s can be inter alia, delineated, such as (1) maturity and judgment; (2) mental stability; (3) ability to provide access to schools; (4) moral character; (5) ability to provide continuing involvement in the community; (6) financial sufficiency and last but not the least the factors involving relationship with the child, as opposed to characteristics of the parent as an individual.”