J K vs N S on 1 July, 2019
86. The question then arises is as to what is the best interest and welfare of
the two minor children in the present case, namely Ishnoor and
Paramvir. The expression, „best interest‟ is found in Section 2(9) and
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Section 3(iv) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)
Act, 2015. The said expression came up for consideration before the
Apex Court in the case of K.G. vs. State of Delhi, W.P.(Crl.) 374/2017
decided on 16.11.2017. The relevant discussion by the Hon‟ble Court
on this aspect is as under: