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M. NIRMAL KUMAR
G. Shrilakshmi – Appellant
Versus
Anirudh Ramkumar – Respondent
ORDER :
Prayer: Civil Revision Petition has been filed under Article 227 of Constitution of India, 1950, praying to direct the learned Principal Family Court, Chennai to number the unnumbered I.A. in O.P. No. 2148 of 2023 filed on 29.02.2024 pending on its file in a time-bound manner.
C.R.P. No. 1994 of 2024
1. The petitioner/estranged wife of the respondent filed this revision seeking a direction to the Principal Family Court, Chennai to number the unnumbered I.A. in O.P. No. 2148 of 2023 filed under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act seeking divorce by mutual consent.
2. The contention of the petitioner is that the marriage between the petitioner and respondent was solemnised on 23.06.2016 at Sri Kuchalambal Kalyana Mahal, Chetpet, Chennai according to Hindu rites and customs. The marriage registered as S. No. 257 of 2016 at SRO, Periamet on the same day. After the marriage, they lived in USA. They last resided together in Washington State, USA. During the course of their marriage life they had some differences. They tried their best to workout and resolve the issue. The advice and efforts taken by the elders and well-wishers to reconcile the dispute failed. Thereafter both ackno
The court ruled that technical objections should not obstruct mutual consent divorce proceedings, allowing representation via power of attorney and video conferencing, emphasizing the need for judici....
The court established that technical objections should not hinder the process of mutual consent divorce, allowing virtual appearances and representation through power of attorneys.
The court affirmed that parties in divorce proceedings may appear via video conferencing, recognizing technological advancements that facilitate justice.
Videoconferencing in matrimonial disputes is not permissible at the reconciliation stage; it can only occur post-failure of reconciliation with mutual consent.
Point of law: Requirement under Section 13B(2) of Hindu Marriage Act is the “motion of both parties”.
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