Master Piyush (Minor Son) Thru. His Mother and Natural Guardian Smt. Mamta Pal and Another v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Home Lko. and 5 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Habeas corpus writ petition; custody of minor children; Master Piyush; Master Sarthak; Smt. Mamta Pal natural guardian; State of U.P.; Deed of Settlement dated 18.11.2025; conciliation/mediation; disposed of in terms of settlement; parties to live together with sons; husband bears financial responsibilities; LIC Insurance Policy No. 546262264; LIC Insurance Policy No. 546262265; contempt clause for default; Saurabh Lavania, J.; Court No. 13; Lucknow Bench; HABC No. 345 of 2025; November 24, 2025.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of in terms of the Deed of Settlement dated 18.11.2025, under which the parties agreed to live together along with their sons and discharge matrimonial obligations without cruelty, misbehaviour or harassment; to take good care of their sons Master Piyush (aged about 5 years) and Master Sarthak (aged about 4 years) regarding upbringing viz. maintenance, education and daily needs; the husband to bear all financial responsibilities of the children and wife; the Second Party to continue LIC Insurance Policy No. 546262264 in the name of Master Piyush Pal and Insurance Policy No. 546262265 in the name of Master Sarthak Pal; any other pending criminal case(s) between the parties or family members to be disposed of in terms of the Settlement Agreement; and no future criminal or civil proceedings to be instituted in respect of the present dispute, default attracting liability for playing fraud with the Court and for contempt of the Court.