Anitha v. G.Shrine
Case brief
What is this about?
A civil miscellaneous appeal filed by a wife seeking to set aside a divorce decree. The High Court allowed the respondent husband to claim maintenance despite the husband's remarriage, dismissing the appeal as futile.
What did the court decide?
The applicant was allowed to claim maintenance; the appeal was dismissed.
What the court decided
C.M.A.(MD)No.392 of 2013
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.06.2021 CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.THARANI
C.M.A.(MD)No.392 of 2013 and M.P.(MD)Nos.1 and 2 of 2013
Anitha
... Appellant / Respondent
Vs.
G.Shrine ... Respondent / Petitioner
Prayer: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 55 of the Indian Divorce Act, against the judgment and decree made in I.D.O.P.No.152 of 2007, on the file of the District Judge, Nagercoil, dated 05.09.2012.
For Appellant : Mr.T.Arul For Respondent : Mr.K.Guhan
JUDGMENT
This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is filed against the judgment and decree made in I.D.O.P.No.152 of 2007, on the file of the District Judge, Nagercoil, dated 05.09.2012.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the impugned judgment dissolving the marriage should be set aside in the light of the husband's remarriage.
Whether the appellant is entitled to claim maintenance from the respondent.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Anitha
- respondent
G shrine
Coram
R. Tharani
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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