Case Note & Summary
The Supreme Court of India disposed of a transfer petition arising out of a matrimonial dispute between Vandana Singh (petitioner) and Prashant Kumar (respondent). The parties had executed a final deed of settlement on 24th February, 2021, followed by an amendment agreement on 28th September, 2021, which was placed on record by the Supreme Court Mediation Centre. In view of the settlement, the Court disposed of the transfer petition without any further orders or adjudication on merits. The order was passed by Justice Abhay S. Oka on December 3, 2021, in New Delhi.
Headnote
A) Family Law - Matrimonial Dispute - Transfer Petition - Settlement - Parties entered into a final deed of settlement dated 24th February, 2021 and an amendment agreement dated 28th September, 2021 - Supreme Court disposed of the transfer petition in terms of the settlement - Held that the matter is disposed of without any further adjudication (Para 1).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the transfer petition should be disposed of in view of the settlement reached between the parties.
Final Decision
The Transfer Petition is disposed of in view of the settlement reached between the parties, as recorded in the final deed of settlement dated 24th February, 2021 and the amendment agreement dated 28th September, 2021.
Law Points
- Settlement
- Transfer Petition
- Disposal
