In Brief
Sonia Virk and Rohit Vats married in 2008 under Hindu law and have one daughter born in 2009. After the respondent-husband filed for divorce on cruelty grounds, the Family Court dismissed the petition. The High Court reversed this and granted divorce with Rs. 30 lakh permanent alimony. The Supreme Court affirmed the divorce, finding the 13-year separation and irretrievable breakdown justify dissolution despite the wife's opposition. The Court enhanced permanent alimony to Rs. 50 lakh, considering the respondent-husband's status as a serving Family Court Judge and his obligation to ensure the wife's financial independence and the daughter's welfare. High Court directions regarding the daughter's financial security were upheld. The alimony was declared full and final settlement, with all related proceedings closed.
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