Dinesh Kumar Srivastav & Ors vs Swati Sinha & Anr

The Supreme Court granted a decree of divorce by mutual consent under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1956, following a joint application by the parties. The Court noted that the appellant, Dinesh Kumar Srivastav, agreed to pay maintenance of Rs. 1.25 lakhs to Swati Sinha and Rs. 2,000 monthly for their daughter's educational expenses until she turns 18. The Court emphasized that both parties must withdraw all civil and criminal proceedings against each other, and non-compliance would allow them to approach the Allahabad High Court.