Puspalata Bhuyan v. Dhirendranath Naik
Case brief
What is this about?
MATA No. 120 of 2019, High Court of Orissa; condonation of delay of 133 days; dissolution of marriage by mutual consent under section 13-B Hindu Marriage Act 1955 by Family Court order dated 7 February 2019; maintainability of matrimonial appeal; right to seek permanent alimony under section 25 Hindu Marriage Act notwithstanding section 13-B decree; appeal disposed.
What did the court decide?
Delay in presenting the appeal condoned, appeal admitted, and appeal disposed of with the observation that the appellant-wife may apply under section 25, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, to the Family Court for permanent alimony and maintenance. ¶23