In Brief
In this divorce appeal, the Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decree of divorce between Jasbir Kaur and Satbir Singh, finding that the parties were no longer interested in preserving their marriage. However, the Court observed that neither the lower court nor the High Court had addressed the critical issue of permanent alimony. The Court directed the competent Family Court at Jalandhar to conduct a fresh inquiry into permanent alimony and interim maintenance within three months and pass appropriate orders. The appeal was allowed to this extent, with the divorce decree upheld and ancillary matters remanded to the Family Court for final determination."
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