NEW DELHI<\/em>: The Supreme Court of India<\/strong> granted a divorce<\/strong> by mutual consent<\/strong><\/a> in a case that stood out for an unusual reason. The Court appreciated a woman for not demanding alimony<\/a>, maintenance, or financial claim from her husband<\/strong> while settling the matrimonial dispute. Such conduct, the Court noted, is rarely seen in present times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala<\/strong> and Justice KV Viswanathan<\/strong> recorded that both parties had willingly agreed to the terms of settlement. While taking note of the agreement, the Bench described the matter as \u201cone of the rare<\/em><\/strong>\u201d cases where the wife chose not to claim anything from the husband during divorce proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier, when the couple had approached the Supreme Court, the Bench had advised them to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement through mediation. Acting on this suggestion, the parties approached the Supreme Court Mediation Centre<\/a><\/strong> to resolve their differences peacefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The mediation process proved successful. The Court was later informed that the dispute had been resolved amicably and that, as part of the settlement, the wife had even returned the gold bangles that were given to her at the time of marriage<\/strong>. These bangles originally belonged to the husband\u2019s mother, and their return was considered a significant gesture by the Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While passing the order, the Bench observed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is one of the rare settlements we have come across over a period of time wherein nothing has been demanded by the wife from the husband.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The Supreme Court further acknowledged and appreciated the conduct of the woman, highlighting how uncommon such gestures have become in matrimonial disputes today<\/strong>. The Bench stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe appreciate this kind gesture which is very rare to be seen nowadays,\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n while exercising its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution<\/a><\/strong> to dissolve the marriage and grant complete justice to both parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before concluding the proceedings, the Bench addressed the wife directly in open court<\/strong>. The judges encouraged her to move ahead in life with positivity and without carrying the burden of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Court remarked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is one of the rare cases we have come across where there is no exchange of anything. We appreciate this. Go ahead in life. Forget the past. Live a happy life. Wish you the best.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n This judgment has drawn attention for highlighting a rare instance of a divorce settlement<\/a> without financial demands<\/strong>, reinforcing the value of mutual understanding and peaceful resolution in matrimonial disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laws and Sections Involved \u2013 Explanatory Table<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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