A.Amuldoss v. S.Arulmary
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court allowed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 55 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869. The Court directed the appellant to deposit Rs.20 lakh as compensation to the respondent. Upon payment, the impugned order setting aside the divorce decree will be vacated, allowing the divorce to operate. Failure to pay confirms the lower court order.
What did the court decide?
Deposit of Rs.20 lakh to set aside lower court order vacating divorce decree; otherwise, lower court order confirmed.