In Brief
This case concerns a matrimonial dispute between Vijay Kapoor and Anju Kapoor spanning 12 years of separation. After prolonged litigation, the parties executed a settlement providing for divorce by mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Supreme Court, exercising its discretionary jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution, granted a decree of divorce and enforced the settlement terms. A flat was to be transferred to the respondent and children through a family settlement deed. The parties undertook to cooperate in matters concerning their children despite the divorce. The Court also directed release of attachments and return of records belonging to the children.
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