In Brief
In this matrimonial case under the Hindu Marriage Act, the respondent-husband had withdrawn proceedings and obtained dismissal on 20 February 2004. The wife (appellant) filed a Special Leave Petition seeking revival. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the dismissal order, and directed the Additional District Judge to revive and restore the matrimonial suit to its original number. The trial court was ordered to decide the case afresh on merits within one year, with parties directed to appear on 15 February 2016. The order prioritized substantive adjudication over procedural dismissals.
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