Mitali vs Dababrata

The Supreme Court allowed the transfer petition under Section 13(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, permitting the parties to file a joint petition for divorce by mutual consent under Section 13(B) of the Act. The Court approved a settlement where the husband agreed to pay Rs. 7,00,000 to the wife in two installments, and the custody of their son Tushar was granted to the wife with specified visitation rights for the husband. The Court emphasized the importance of amicable resolution and mediation in family disputes.