LAW FOR ALL

Divorce – on amicable settlement of parties – lived separately from 2013 - Divorce - transfer petition - the parties appear before the Supreme Court Mediation Centre on 13.5.2017. -The learned Mediator has recorded the settlement, which has been arrived at between the parties. - The settlement agreement reads as follows:- Because of disputes and differences both the parties started residing separately since June, 2013. - the parties have resolved all the dispute amicably in relation to the marriage and have been left with no claims against each other whatsoever or their respective family members. - We have perused the settlement agreement. Accepting the said settlement, we direct that the parties shall abide by the terms and conditions incorporated in the settlement agreement. - In the course of hearing, learned counsel for the parties submitted that this Court may grant divorce. - In view of the aforesaid, we think it appropriate to direct that the marriage between the parties stands dissolved on consent. - We appreciate the efforts made by the learned Mediator to convince the parties and make them arrive at the settlement.