B.V.Smitha Rani vs M.K.Girish

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in remitting the matter to the Family Court for allowing the respondent to cross-examine the appellant, as the respondent had multiple opportunities to do so but failed to avail them. The Court emphasized that the Family Court acted correctly in closing the respondent's evidence due to his non-compliance. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, directing it to dispose of the appeal on merits after hearing both parties.