Subhendu Sur v. Jayita Sur Nee Mukherjee
Case brief
What is this about?
Divorce by consent-style settlement in F.A. No. 308 of 2025 (Subhendu Sur v. Jayita Sur nee Mukherjee): Court deemed 15-year separation itself cruelty on both spouses; permanent alimony fixed at Rs. 30 lakhs payable within one month; decree of divorce effective upon payment into wife's account; wife thereafter to vacate husband's Kolkata flat and surrender keys; appeal disposed of with connected applications; no costs ordered.
What did the court decide?
Decree of divorce between the appellant/husband and the respondent/wife, taking effect upon his transfer of Rs. 30 lakhs into her bank account; upon payment she is to vacate the appellant's Flat No. D4, Uttarasha Apartment, Solua, Azad Hind Garh, beside Nararun Sangha, Kolkata- 700136 and hand over the keys through the advocates on record; the decree is to be drawn up expeditiously by the Registry after receipt of the sum is communicated to the Registrar General; connected pending applications likewise disposed of; no order as to costs.