In Brief
This case involves a matrimonial dispute where the parties—Dr. Benoy Idicula Babu and Dr. Nisha Saira Benoy—sought dissolution of marriage by mutual consent. After initial mediation failed, the Supreme Court engaged directly with the parties and, with assistance from a senior counsel, facilitated a comprehensive settlement covering monetary and child custody matters. Under Section 10-A of the Divorce Act, 1869, the Court dissolved the marriage by mutual consent and disposed of all related pending proceedings across multiple courts, including family courts and criminal matters. The judgment exemplifies successful court-assisted mediation in matrimonial disputes.
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