The Lahore High Court dismissed a father's constitutional petition for child custody on Thursday, establishing that the welfare of youngsters remains paramount over any parental preference.
Justice Shireen Imran signed a nine-page written verdict that affirms the previous mandate instructing the father to provide Rs35,000 monthly for every child, alongside a 10 percent yearly raise.
Judicial officials stated that fathers or mothers cannot escape their obligation to cover kids' costs by pointing to joblessness or monetary struggles.
The written decision noted that tribunals handling custody disputes must evaluate the schooling, upbringing, years, and desires of the youngsters. Their well-being encompasses monetary needs alongside emotional, psychological, and educational support.
The two youngsters reside with their mother, go to a private school, and informed the bench of their preference to stay with her.
The court pointed out that the father failed to offer strong proof supporting the removal of the kids from their mother's custody. Their opinions deserve evaluation alongside general conditions instead of serving as the exclusive foundation for a ruling.
Referring to Section 17 of the Guardians and Wards Act, the bench explained that the well-being of minors stands as the core factor in custody litigations, overriding the preferential claims of either mother or father.
The Lahore High Court discovered no legal errors or misinterpretations of facts in judgments from lower courts. It dismissed the father's custody appeal and preserved the current visitation timetable.
