Men can now have custody of children below 9 years, High Court rules

The best interest doctrine provides that either parent can have custody if they are best placed to give the child the best life. [iStockphoto]

The High Court has handed fathers a major win in custody cases, granting them an equal right to take care of minors despite their age.

For many years, the law has denied men the right to keep children of tender years as it was believed they would get better care from mothers.