Kerala High Court Upholds Divorce by Mutual Consent Ruling

Background of the Case

Kerala High Court ruled that the Family Court was justified in granting a divorce by mutual consent, even though the wife later withdrew her consent. The case involved an appeal by the wife challenging the Family Court’s decision to dissolve the marriage under Section 10A of the Divorce Act, 1869.

Mediation and Settlement

The couple had multiple legal disputes, which were resolved through mediation. An agreement was reached where the husband paid the wife approximately Rs. 6 lakhs. However, the wife later claimed she had signed the mediation agreement under pressure and was not willing to proceed with the divorce by mutual consent.