Spouse Cannot Withdraw Consent For Mutual Divorce After Agreeing For It In Settlement Of Claims : Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment (2026 INSC 360), the Supreme Court of India has sent a strong message against the abuse of legal processes in matrimonial disputes. The court ruled that once a spouse receives benefits from a mediated settlement, they cannot later renege on the deal and file fresh criminal cases to extract more money. The Case Background: A 23-Year Marriage Ends in Discord The marriage between Dhananjay Rathi (the…
