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december 2025

Supreme Court of India · 2025-12-05

Sonia Virk vs Rohit Watts

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Sonia Virk
Respondent
Rohit Watts
Author
Vikram Nath
Bench
Vikram Nath

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined an appeal against a family court judgment that granted divorce and awarded permanent alimony. The High Court set aside the family court's decree, leading to this appeal. The Court analyzed the facts, including the marriage, the parties' professions, and the grounds for divorce, ultimately upholding the High Court's decision. The judgment clarifies the appellate review process in family law cases involving cruelty and alimony.

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