JUDGMENT

M.B.Snehalatha, J When these appeals came up for hearing today, the learned counsel appearing for both sides submitted that all the disputes between the parties have been settled in the mediation held under the aegis of Ernakulam Mediation Centre and a memorandum of settlement has been filed before this Court.

2. We have examined the memorandum of settlement, and we notice that it has been signed by the parties and subscribed by their counsel. The terms of the settlement are lawful and therefore, the settlement arrived at by the parties is accepted.

3. In view of the settlement arrived at by the parties, the Mat.Appeal.Nos.119/2025 and 120/2025 are disposed of as follows.

i) The impugned judgment and decree of Family Court Thiruvalla in OP.Nos.362/2021 and 405/2021 stand set aside. The parties shall file a joint petition seeking divorce by mutual consent under Section 10 A of Indian Divorce Act on or before 15.06.2025 as Mat.Appeal.Nos.119 & 120 of 2025

2025:KER:39348 agreed to in clause (2) of the memorandum of agreement ii) The appellant shall pay an amount of Rs.32,85,000/- to the respondent herein in full and final settlement of all her claims towards compensation and