As per case facts, a matrimonial dispute arose between the appellant-husband and respondent-wife, who were divorced by a Qatar court. Initially, the Qatar court granted custody of their two minor ... sons to the respondent-wife. She later removed the children from Qatar to India without the appellant's consent or original passports, violating an undertaking given to the High Court to return to Qatar for the children's education. Consequently, the Qatar court revoked her custody and granted it to the appellant. The respondent was also held guilty of contempt for violating her undertaking. The Family Court in Srinagar granted custody to the appellant, but the High Court reversed this, restoring custody to the respondent. The appellant appealed to the Supreme Court. The question arose whether the High Court correctly assessed all relevant factors, including the respondent-wife's misconduct, the Qatar Court's orders, the contempt ruling, and the children's inclination, in determining custody, while prioritizing their welfare. Finally, the Supreme Court ruled that the High Court failed to consider crucial aspects such as the respondent's misconduct, the Qatar court's revocation of her custody, the contempt order, and the children's desire to be with their father. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and remanded the case for reconsideration, stressing that while child welfare is paramount, other factors are also highly relevant.