Archive · 20 Aug 2025
SC Grants Divorce, Asks Couple to Prioritize Child
The Supreme Court finalized a divorce for a couple who agreed to separate.
The court told them to put their child first now.
The husband will give money each month to help raise their child.
The court used special powers to ensure everything was fair and followed the rules of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Supreme Court dissolved a couple's marriage by mutual consent.
The court advised the couple to focus on their minor child.
The court noted the couple's egos should 'vanish' now the marriage is over.
The husband will pay Rs 50,000 monthly for child support.
The decision was made under Article 142 of the Constitution and Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.
- Who
- The Supreme Court and a divorcing couple
- What
- The Supreme Court dissolved a marriage by mutual consent.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- Due to a mutual agreement for divorce and to ensure the well-being of the child.
Estranged Couple
Supreme Court
Agreement on Dissolution
Estranged Couple
Filed a joint plea for divorce by mutual consent.
Supreme Court
Agreed to terms, including child custody and support.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Case
- Dissolution of Marriage
- Legal Basis
- Article 142 (Constitution), Section 13B (Hindu Marriage Act)
- Child Support
- Rs 50,000 monthly
Sources
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