Prativa Jal v. Preet Mohan Choudhury
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court condoned a delay of 222 days in filing an appeal under the Special Marriage Act, admitting the appeal. It held that while the appellant did not claim permanent alimony, Section 37 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, enables her to apply subsequently for maintenance.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 222 days condoned; appeal admitted; digital notice waived; matter remanded for consideration of permanent alimony/maintenance under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.