Preeti Singh vs Balakumar Mohan

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Arjun

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

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WRIT PETITION NO.11401 OF 2025

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Digitally signed by ARJUN ARJUN VITTHAL VITTHAL KUDHEKAR KUDHEKAR Date: 2025.12.13 20:53:48 +0530

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Preeti Singh …Petitioner Versus Balakumar Mohan …Respondent

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Mr. Onkar V. Somvanshi, for the Petitioner. Mr. Darpan Gupta h/f Shashank Shubham, for the Respondent. Ms. Preeti Singh, Petitioner, present through Video Conferencing. Mr. Balakumar Mohan, Respondent, present through Video Conferencing.

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_______________________________________________________________ CORAM: MADHAV J. JAMDAR, J. DATED: 12 DECEMBER 2025 P.C.:

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Heard Mr. Somvanshi, learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner and Mr. Gupta, learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent.

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By the present Writ Petition filed by the Petitioner-wife against Respondent-Husband the challenge is to the legality and validity of the Order dated 8th July 2025 passed by the learned Judge, Family Court, Pune, by which the application filed by the Petitioner bearing Exhibit-14 in P. A. No.1484 of 2024 seeking access and custody of the pet dog (Tikki) for 3 days a week has been rejected on the ground that there is no such provision in law.

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In view of the nature of the dispute, this Court, by Order dated 18th November 2025, appointed Mr. Hitesh Vyas, learned Counsel of this Court, as Mediator. Learned Mediator has submitted a Report dated 10th December 2025 stating that the mediation is successful.

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Both the learned Counsel state that the parties have arrived at an interim arrangement till the disposal of P. A. No.1484 of 2024 pending before the Family Court, Pune with the assistance of Mr. Hitesh Vyas, learned Mediator. The said interim arrangement is recorded in the form of Consent Terms. Both the learned Counsel tender the Consent Terms. The Consent Terms are singed by the Petitioner and the Respondent as also their respective Advocates. Both the learned Advocates identify the signatures of the Petitioner and the Respondent respectively. Both the Petitioner and the Respondent are present through Video Conferencing and confirm that they have arrived at interim arrangement till pendency of said P. A. No.1484 of 2024.

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Accordingly, the Consent Terms are taken on record and marked

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“X” for identification. The Consent Terms read as under :-

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WITHOUT PREUDICE
DRAFT ONLY.
Aor Repr deat
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
WRIT PETITION NO. 11401 OF 2025
Preeti Singh ..PETITIONER
V/s
Balakumar Mohan ..RESPONDENT
CONSENT TERMS
1. Both the parties have arrived atan interim arrangement with respect
to the interim custody of Pet dog (Tikki) bymutual consent on the
terms and conditions contained herein.
2. The Petitioner has filed the present writ Petition seeking shared
custody of the Pet dog (Tikki) for three days in a week. However,
the parties have now amicably resolved the said issue and have
agreed for an interim arrangement.

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Owing to the separation between the parties the pet dog (Tikk i ) sin
the custody of Respondent. Now the Respondent agrees to give the
custody of Pet dog (Tikki) tothe Petitioner for two continuous weeks
in a month, which shall be from the 1* day to the 14th day of every
month. The Pet dog (Tikki) shall thereafter remain with the
Respondent for the remaining period of that month.
Pes’tonar)
4. It is agreed between the parties tha t he custody should be exchange
at 9 BRD hat , chandmneg o t S am
5. Both parties agree that all expenses relating to the Pet dog (T1kki)
including food, mnedical care, grooming and including other
necessary care along with incidental costs shall be borne by the party
having custody of the pet during their respective custody period.
6. Both parties agree to maintain and adhere to the established daily
routine of the pet dog (Tikki) including her food, medication,
exercise, training, grooming, and any other necessary arrangements
to ensure her well-being, continuity of care, and to minimize stress
7. Itis agreed between the parties that ifeither party is required to travel
or remain away for work or any other reason, the custody of the Pet
dog (Tikki) shall remain with the party who is available to care for

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the pet during such period. The party who intends to travel shall
inform the other party in advance.
8. To preserve continuity of care and minimize stress tothe pet dog
(Tikki), both parties shall share the responsibility of day care and
veterinary care of the Pet Dog (Tikki), which is currently being
managed by the Respondent. Whenever necessary each party shall
share all veterinary reports related to the pet with the other party. The
Respondent shall provide the Petitioner with the Designated
Facility’s name, address, contact details toenable seamless care.
9. Both the parties undertake tothis Hon’ble Court tha t hey shall
maintain mutual dignity, respect and cordial i n ty all interactions
pertaining to the Pet dog (Tikki) and shall ensure tha t he care,
affection andwell-being of the Pet dog (Tikki) remain the paramount
consideration at all times.
10.In th e vent of any contingency, difficulty, or dispute arising with
respect tothe care, health or custody of the pet then both parties shall
have the liberty to approach Ld. Family Court, Pune for appropriate
directi o ns r clarifications.
11.Each party shall have exclusive custody and contr o l fthe pet during
thei r espective custody period, and the other party shall not

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interfere, disturb orcause any obstruct i n on the care or management
of the Pet dog (Tikki) during such period.
12.Both parties confirm that they have filed these consent terms without
any force, coercion, undue influence or pressure. They have filed
these terms voluntarily and of their own free will and after obtaining
independent legal advice.
13.This settlement constitutes one composite whole, none of the terms
being severable from the other.
Dated this 09th day of December 2025.
Petitioner Respondent
(Preeti Singh) (Balakumar Mohan)
Advocate for the Petitioner Advocate for the Respondent
(Onkar V Somvanshi) (Yogen Kakde)

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Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of in terms of the Consent Terms.

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This Court places on record its appreciation for the efforts made by Mr. Hitesh Vyas, learned Mediator, to successfully mediate the dispute between the parties.

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[MADHAV J. JAMDAR, J.]

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