In a significant legal development, a marriage annulled under Article 142 of the Constitution of India following a settlement agreement between the parties. This case showcases the court’s legal analysis and use of constitutional provisions to resolve complex matrimonial disputes. Read on to learn more about this landmark legal settlement.
Decision
- The respondent-husband agreed to pay Rs.11,51,000/- to the petitioner-wife for settlement of all her claims.
- Both parties agreed to withdraw all cases filed against each other, including cases under Section 125 Cr.P.C. and Domestic Violence Act, 2005 by the petitioner-wife.
- The marriage solemnized on 28.02.2017 in Surat, Gujarat is annulled under Article 142 of the Constitution of India.
- The divorce case pending before the Family Court, Chitorgarh, Rajasthan will be disposed of in terms of this order.
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Case Title: KIRTI VIJAYVARGIYA Vs. RAHUL VIJAYVARGIYA (2020 INSC 233)
Case Number: T.P.(C) No.-001928 / 2018
