GEETA @ REETA MISHRA versus AJAY KUMAR MISHRA

GEETA @ REETA MISHRA versus AJAY KUMAR MISHRA

The marital relationship had irretrievably broken down and there was no reason to interfere with the divorce decree; however, the respondent was found capable of and obligated to contribute to his daughter's marriage expenses, and was therefore directed to pay Rs.10,00,000 to the appellant for that purpose.

Parties
Appellant: Geeta @ Reeta Mishra; Respondent: Ajay Kumar Mishra
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Civil Appellate Jurisdiction; Final Hearing and Judgment by the Supreme Court
Outcome
Appeals disposed of; decree of divorce affirmed subject to directions regarding payment for daughter's marriage
Legal Topics
Divorce, Cruelty, Marriage Expenses of Daughter
Family Law Domestic Violence Law Divorce Cruelty Marriage Expenses of Daughter

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Parties

Geeta @ Reeta Mishra

Appellant

Ajay Kumar Mishra

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Civil Appellate Jurisdiction; Final Hearing and Judgment by the Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to interfere with the decree of divorce granted by the Family Court and affirmed by the High Court
  2. 2 Whether the respondent-husband should contribute towards the marriage expenses of his daughter

Ratio Decidendi

The marital relationship had irretrievably broken down and there was no reason to interfere with the divorce decree; however, the respondent was found capable of and obligated to contribute to his daughter's marriage expenses, and was therefore directed to pay Rs.10,00,000 to the appellant for that purpose.

Court Disposition

Appeals disposed of; decree of divorce affirmed subject to directions regarding payment for daughter's marriage

Orders

  • The respondent-husband is directed to pay Rs.10,00,000 to the appellant-wife towards the marriage expenses of their daughter on or before 15 October 2025.
  • In case of default, the Registry shall revive these appeals for further consideration and appropriate orders.