Once the children reached the age of discretion, the custody matters are to be disposed of in terms of their wishes which itself will constitute their welfare.

There is no cavil with the proposition that once the children reached the age of discretion, the custody matters are to be disposed of in terms of their wishes which itself will constitute their welfare. However, this is not an absolute rule and the preference of the minor is not binding on the Court and it is the duty of the Court while exercising its parental jurisdiction to adjudge the welfare of the minor on the basis of relevant facts and circumstances.