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Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-18

M. V. Leelavathi vs Dr. C. R. Swamy @ Dr. C. R. Kumara Swamy

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
M. V. Leelavathi
Respondent
Dr. C. R. Swamy @ Dr. C. R. Kumara Swamy
Author
Vikram Nath
Bench
Vikram Nath

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined an appeal concerning the decree of divorce and permanent alimony awarded to the wife. The High Court upheld the divorce decree and the alimony amount, which the appellant challenged. The Court analyzed the facts, including the marriage, support during the respondent's studies, and grounds for divorce under Section 13(1)(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The Court ultimately upheld the lower courts' decisions, affirming the validity of the divorce and alimony award.

M. V. Leelavathi vs Dr. C. R. Swamy @ Dr. C. R. Kumara Swamy · Niyam