JAYASHREE versus M. SRINIVASA MURTHY

JAYASHREE versus M. SRINIVASA MURTHY

Since the parties have settled differences and agreed to live together at Hyderabad, with the wife to join the husband within two years after sorting out her property problems, the two-year period is set as an outer limit, and the divorce petition stands dismissed.

Parties
Petitioner: Jayashree; Respondent: M. Srinivasa Murthy
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
14 August 1995
Procedural Posture
Transfer Petition (c) No. 270 of 1994 / Disposition by Supreme Court
Outcome
Transfer petition disposed of. Divorce petition dismissed.
Legal Topics
Transfer of Divorce Petition, Settlement Between Spouses, Co Habitation Arrangement
Family Law Transfer of Divorce Petition Settlement Between Spouses Co Habitation Arrangement

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Jayashree

Petitioner

M. Srinivasa Murthy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Transfer Petition (c) No. 270 of 1994 / Disposition by Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the divorce petition should be transferred as sought by the wife
  2. 2 What directions should be given following settlement between the parties

Ratio Decidendi

Since the parties have settled differences and agreed to live together at Hyderabad, with the wife to join the husband within two years after sorting out her property problems, the two-year period is set as an outer limit, and the divorce petition stands dismissed.

Court Disposition

Transfer petition disposed of. Divorce petition dismissed.

Orders

  • The period of two years from August 4, 1995 is set as outer limit for the wife to join her husband.
  • The couple can also live together during school vacations of the children.