In Brief
Dr. Vishesh Malhotra and Dr. Alka Malhotra, both educated professionals, had matrimonial disputes ongoing since 2009. They appeared before the Supreme Court and reached an amicable settlement with financial settlement of ₹85 lakhs to the respondent and their adult son. The Court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to grant a decree of divorce by mutual consent, dissolving the marriage. The appeal was disposed of, with the Court emphasizing that the long separation, complete settlement of disputes, and mutual agreement made it appropriate to exercise its constitutional jurisdiction to achieve complete justice.
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