One works at day and other at night, where is time for marriage: Surpeme Court asks techie couple seeking divorce
The Hindu
The Supreme Court has told a couple, who are software engineers seeking divorce, why don’t they give a second chance to the marriage as both of them were not able to devote time to their union.
The Supreme Court has told a couple, who are software engineers seeking divorce, why don't they give a second chance to the marriage as both of them were not able to devote time to their union.
A bench of Justices K.M. Joseph and B.V. Nagarathna said, "Where is the time for marriage? Both of you are software engineers posted in Bengaluru. One goes to duty in the day and the other in the night. You have no regret for divorce but have regret for marriage. Why don't you give a second chance to the marriage?"
Justice Nagarathna said that Bengaluru is not a place where divorces take place so frequently and the couple may give a chance towards their union.
However, the counsels for both the husband and wife told the bench that during the pendency of this petition the parties were referred to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre in order to explore the possibility of a settlement between them.
The Bench was informed that both husband and wife have agreed upon a settlement agreement in which they have decided to dissolve their marriage by a decree of divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 on certain terms and conditions.
The counsels informed the bench that one of the terms being that the husband would pay a total sum of ₹12.51 lakh towards full and final settlement of all monetary claims of the wife as a permanent alimony.
The bench noted in its order dated April 18, "When queried by this Court, the parties stated that they have indeed agreed to settle their disputes amicably by parting ways and seeking divorce by mutual consent. They also state that the terms of settlement would be adhered to by them and hence the marriage may be dissolved by a decree of divorce by mutual consent."
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