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Supreme Court: Neither parent has a superior right to a child

Family divorce and division of property concept. [Getty Images]

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that no parent has a superior role or right while raising and providing for a minor.

In a court battle that revolves around an 18-year-old, the highest court in the land was of the view that even in the extreme of circumstances, the court should allow a parent access to his or her child in supervised sessions.

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