Sapna Negi vs Chaman Singh
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Case Significance
Sapna Negi vs Chaman Singh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 24, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-822). The wife filed a transfer petition seeking to move divorce proceedings from Roorkee to Delhi. After mediation failed and the Court found the marriage had irretrievably broken down, it exercised power under Article 142 to dissolve the marriage, directing the husband to pay Rs.13 lakh permanent alimony in addition to Rs.7 lakh already deposited in fixed deposit for the minor daughter's welfare. The bench comprised Justices Aravind Kumar, B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan. The judgment was delivered by Justice Aravind Kumar. Counsel appearing: Gaurav Prakash Pathak (counsel for petitioner), Nagarkatti Kartik Uday (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The wife filed a transfer petition seeking to move divorce proceedings from Roorkee to Delhi. After mediation failed and the Court found the marriage had irretrievably broken down, it exercised power under Article 142 to dissolve the marriage, directing the husband to pay Rs.13 lakh permanent alimony in addition to Rs.7 lakh already deposited in fixed deposit for the minor daughter's welfare.
What was the outcome of Sapna Negi vs Chaman Singh?
The wife filed a transfer petition seeking to move divorce proceedings from Roorkee to Delhi. After mediation failed and the Court found the marriage had irretrievably broken down, it exercised power ...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-822)