In Brief
In this matrimonial dispute between Roopsi Varun Gupta and Varun Vikram Gupta, the petitioner sought resolution concerning parental access and child welfare. The respondent contested even knowledge of the child's birth, and the parties had cohabited for only sixteen months of their seven-year marriage. Both parties' counsel agreed mediation was appropriate. The Supreme Court directed referral to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre, ordered the respondent to deposit Rs. 10,000 to meet the petitioner and child's expenses, and mandated facilitator-arranged interaction between the respondent and child throughout the process, with proceedings to conclude within two months."
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