Disposed

Rahul Kulshreshtha v. Ruchi Sinha

Delhi HC3 Sept 2024MAT.APP.(F.C.)/132/2022

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Delhi High Court disposed of an appeal regarding mutual consent divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act. The court recorded a settlement agreement involving financial compensation, educational and medical expenses for children, and visitation rights.

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The appeal was disposed of based on a settlement agreement; issuance of single and second motions was to be lodged by parties within agreed timelines.

Rahul Kulshreshtha Vs Ruchi Sinha — Maintenance and Alimony | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- MAT.APP.(F.C.) 132/2022, CM APPL. 38530/2022 & CM APPL. 47481/2024

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RAHUL KULSHRESHTHA .....Appellant Through: Mr Osama Suhail, Ms Antara Chaudhary & Ms Aishwarya Raj, Advs. versus RUCHI SINHA .....Respondent Through: Mr Anuj Aggarwal, Mr Yash Upadhyay & Mr Sidhhant Dutt, Advs. Mr. Namit Suri & Ms. Aparna Shukla, Advs. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SHAKDHER HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL

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O R D E R % 03.09.2024

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[Physical Hearing/Hybrid Hearing (as per request)]

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We may note that while the appellant has joined the proceedings through

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video conferencing, the respondent is physically present in the Court.

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1.1 The parties are represented by their respective counsel.

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Pursuant to the interaction that we had on the previous date i.e., 28.08.2024, the parties have agreed to settle their inter se dispute(s) on the following terms and conditions: -

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(i) The appellant would pay Rs.70 lakhs to the respondent in lieu of the respondent agreeing to dissolution of the marriage based on mutual

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This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 10/09/2024 at 12:14:25

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consent by taking recourse to the provisions of Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

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(ii) In addition to payment of Rs. 70 lakhs, the appellant would also bear educational expenses of the two (02) children, one of whom is suffering from down syndrome. [Notably, the child who suffers from down syndrome is, at present, about 14 years old. The older girl child is major as on date, and is, approximately, 18 years old.]

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(iii) Out of Rs.70 lakhs, Rs.35 lakhs would be paid when the first motion is lodged with the concerned family court. The first motion will be lodged by the parties within the next two (02) weeks.

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(iv) The remaining sum out of Rs.70 lakhs, i.e., Rs.35 lakhs would be paid when the second motion is lodged with the concerned family court. (v) The burden of educational expenses concerning the two children will be borne by the appellant on actual basis. (vi) As far as medical expenses are concerned, the appellant will take out an insurance policy which will cover not only the children, but also the respondent. The minimum value of the insurance cover would be Rs.10 lakhs. The premium concerning the same would be paid by the appellant. The appellant will hand over the relevant documents concerning the policy to the respondent. The medical policy would be acquired by the appellant before the second motion is lodged.

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(vii) In case there is an episode concerning the child who suffers from

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 10/09/2024 at 12:14:25

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down syndrome, the appellant would reimburse, albeit on actual basis, the day-to-day medical expenses, if any, incurred by the respondent, dehors the policy.

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(viii) In the event the appellant wishes to interact with the older child, the respondent will not impede the interaction. Interaction, however, would be subject to the volition of the older child, who is already a major. As far as the younger child who suffers from down syndrome is concerned, the appellant would be permitted physical interaction with her as well, albeit in India. The appellant will indicate in advance the period during which he would want to interact with the child. The respondent will facilitate such physical interaction with the younger child if a request in that behalf is made by the appellant.

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The parties undertake to abide by the terms of settlement referred to hereinabove.

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Accordingly, the appeal is disposed of in the aforesaid terms.

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Pending applications shall also stand closed.

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RAJIV SHAKDHER, J

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AMIT BANSAL, J

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 Ch

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 10/09/2024 at 12:14:25

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