Supreme Court of India · 2015-09-28
Mukhtar Khan & Ors vs State Of Chattisgarh & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2015 SC 27
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Mukhtar Khan & Ors
- Respondent
- State Of Chattisgarh & Anr
- Bench
- Arun Mishra, Kurian Joseph
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court condoned the delay and granted leave, noting that the husband and wife reached a settlement on 24.04.2015, which has been acted upon. The Court quashed several proceedings, including a case under Section 125 Cr.P.C. and a case under the Domestic Violence Act, as well as an appeal against a divorce decree, in light of the settlement. The appeal was disposed of accordingly, emphasizing the importance of the settlement in the interests of justice.