Asha Devi vs Chaturdas And Anr.

The Supreme Court held that a divorce decree based on a compromise is void if it does not comply with the statutory requirements. The Court found that if the compromise is deemed void, any part of it cannot be upheld as valid, leading to the conclusion that both the divorce and the related compromise regarding maintenance are invalid. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and directed the Family Court to reconsider the appellant's application for maintenance in accordance with the law.