IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT JABALPUR BEFORE HON'BLE SHRI JUSTICE ANAND PATHAK &

HON'BLE SHRI JUSTICE B. P. SHARMA

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ON THE 8 OF MAY, 2026 FIRST APPEAL No. 767 of 2026 SMT. BHAGWATI THAKUR Versus MEENA NEPALI AND OTHERS Appearance:

Shri Sharad Gupta - Advocate for the appellant.

ORDER Per: Justice B. P. Sharma The present First Appeal has been filed by the appellant/plaintiff being aggrieved by the order dated 25.03.2026 passed by First Additional Principal Judge, Family Court Jabalpur in RCSA No. 173/2025, whereby the petition of the appellant for declaration of marital status has been dismissed being not maintainable in absence of any direction/order by the Hon’ble High Court.

2. The appellant instituted a civil suit seeking declaration that she is the legally wedded wife of Late Roshan Singh Nepali and also sought consequential reliefs relating to pensionary and matrimonial benefits. According to the appellant, her marriage with Late Roshan Singh Nepali was solemnized according to Hindu rites and customs and during his lifetime she was recognized as his wife by the service authorities. The dispute arose after respondent No.1 claimed herself to be the wife of Late Roshan Si