Kids’ interest paramount in custody cases: Madras HC Madras HC says minors must not be treated as commodities, grants full custody of twins to mother after hearing their preference, stressing children’s welfare as the paramount factor in custody decisions.
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Kids’ interest paramount in custody cases: Madras HC
Madras HC says minors must not be treated as commodities, grants full custody of twins to mother after hearing their preference, stressing children’s welfare as the paramount factor in custody decisions.

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07 Dec 2025, 7:39 am
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CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has held that the best interest of the minor children has to be taken into account by the courts while deciding granting of their custody – whether to hand them over to their mother or father – and they shall not be treated like commodities.
“Minor children, at no circumstance, be treated as commodities either by the parents or by courts or by anyone else. Best interest of the children, which is globally recognised, is to be ascertained by the courts;
[07/12, 10:39] Meta AI: The Madras High Court has ruled that the best interest of minor children is the top priority in custody cases, emphasizing that children should not be treated as commodities. This decision came after the court granted full custody of twin boys to their mother, considering their preference and allegations of physical and emotional abuse by their father. ¹ ² ³
The court stressed that the welfare of the children is the paramount consideration, and parents should not use children as bargaining chips. The judges interacted with the children and found that they were unwilling to stay with their father, citing emotional and physical abuse.
The father was given visitation rights, and the court directed him to bear the children’s educational expenses. This ruling highlights the court’s commitment to prioritizing children’s welfare and safety in custody disputes.
