In Brief
This case involved multiple matrimonial and maintenance proceedings between Lolita Sengupta and Shamik Sengupta. The parties reached a comprehensive settlement providing for payment of ₹8 lakhs in instalments, with marriage dissolution by mutual consent decree. The Supreme Court approved the settlement, directing that upon payment of the balance ₹4.5 lakhs, all pending cases filed by the petitioner would stand withdrawn. The respondent could produce a certified copy of the settlement order and payment proof to close all related cases. The Court held that after full settlement, neither party would raise future claims against the other.
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