Raj Kumar Rana vs Rita Rathore

The Supreme Court examined the appeal against the High Court's dismissal of a divorce petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, citing grounds of cruelty and desertion. The Court noted that the parties had been living separately due to service exigencies rather than animus deserendi, affirming the lower court's findings. However, upon mediation, the respondent expressed consent for divorce in exchange for a sum of Rs.10,00,000 as permanent alimony, leading to the Court's approval of the divorce by mutual consent.