India, Oct. 16 -- Supreme Court judge, justice Surya Kant, on Wednesday said that courts across different jurisdictions must uphold the principle of 'comity of courts' and avoid issuing conflicting orders in cross-border marital disputes involving children.

Speaking at a seminar organised by the Delhi Family Lawyers Association and the Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum on the theme 'Cross-Cultural Perspectives: Emerging Trends and Challenges in Family Law in England and India,' justice Kant said that courts, while adjudicating such disputes, must ensure mutual respect and cooperation, as well as remain committed to protect the welfare and well-being of the child.

"One recurring issue that frequently arises across courts in India conc...