Vishwas Narhari Sahastrabudhe vs Varda Vishwas Sahastrabudhe

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order affirming the Family Court's decree of divorce under Section 13(1)(1-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, while remanding the matter for determination of permanent alimony and property ownership issues. The Court clarified that the Family Court must independently assess jurisdiction and the applicability of Section 27 regarding property disposal. The maintenance amount for the children was modified from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000 each, effective from February 1, 2009, pending Family Court proceedings.