In Brief
In this matrimonial case spanning eleven years, the Supreme Court facilitated settlement between the parties through mediation. The appellant paid Rs. 40 lakhs with additional drafts totalling Rs. 48.35 lakhs to the respondent in full settlement. The Court also directed ICICI Bank to settle disputed home loan dues of Rs. 75.75 lakhs for Rs. 15 lakhs, with the respondent paying Rs. 9 lakhs and the appellant Rs. 6 lakhs. The Court dismissed all related civil proceedings and quashed criminal charges under IPC sections 420, 406, 468, 471. The parties are barred from further proceedings without express court permission. The appeal was disposed of.
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