Summary: In a recent decision by the High Court of Delhi, the father, Suman Sankar Bhunia, was given custody of his two young children. The case involved a complicated family argument with claims of one parent trying to turn the children against the other and several legal battles.
The case is about Suman Sankar Bhunia and Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty, who got married on September 26, 2011. They have two kids, a son born in 2013 and a daughter born in 2019. The family lived in Habra, West Bengal, until 2018, when Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty left with the children.
Suman Sankar Bhunia said that Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty took the children without asking him, while Debarati said she faced domestic abuse. She filed complaints under laws related to domestic abuse and threats.
Suman Sankar Bhunia turned to the law, asking for guardianship in 2018. The case was later moved to the Family Court in New Delhi.
The court found that Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty had kept the children away from Suman Sankar Bhunia on purpose. Despite Debarati's claims, the court decided that the children would be better off living with their father.
"The welfare and best interests of the children are paramount," the judgment emphasized.
The court gave Suman Sankar Bhunia full custody but allowed Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty to visit the children. It stressed how important it is for both parents to be involved in raising the children.
Suman Sankar Bhunia also filed a complaint against Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty for not following temporary orders about visiting the children. However, the court chose not to take this further, given the final decision on custody.
The court's decision was all about what was best for the children, focusing on the need for a stable and supportive environment. The judgment encourages both parents to work together for the sake of their children.
