Supreme Court – Daily Orders
Yoga Priya. S vs Manjunath I on 15 July, 2026
Author: Sanjay Karol
Bench: Sanjay Karol
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
TRANSFER PETITION (CIVIL) NO.669 OF 2025
YOGA PRIYA. S PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
MANJUNATH I RESPONDENT(S)
O R D E R
1. The present Transfer Petition has been filed under
Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer
of M.C. No.95 of 2024, titled “Manjunath I. Vs. Smt. Yoga
Priya S.”, pending before the Court of the learned Senior
Civil Judge and JMFC at Shikaripura, Karnataka, to the
learned Sub Court at Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
2. As per the Mediation Report dated 15.05.2026, the
Mediation inter se the parties is successful.
3. Learned counsel for the parties submitted that all the
disputes and differences between the parties have been
amicably resolved, and the parties have decided to live
together. Accordingly, appropriate and necessary orders may
be passed in accordance therewith.
4. We appreciate the efforts put in by Mr. V. K. Biju,
Signature Not Verified
learned Mediator, Supreme Court Mediation Centre, and also
Digitally signed by
SOURAV PAL
Date: 2026.07.22
19:24:29 IST
Reason:
learned counsel for the parties in helping the parties
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arrive at an amicable settlement. We also deeply appreciate
the parties for taking the decision to live together.
5. The terms of the Settlement Agreement dated 02.05.2026
reads as under:
“1. The Parties agree to resume cohabitation as
husband and wife and to live harmoniously in the best
interests of their minor child, M.Tanush Mugilan.
2. That the parties here by mutually agreed that the
Respondent husband shall meet the Petitioner wife and
the child at Tirunelveli Junction Railway Station within
one week from the date of disposal of the aforesaid
Transfer Petition by this Hon’ble Court, in view of the
present settlement agreement. That it is further agreed
that the parties shall accordingly proceed together to
the matrimonial home.
3. It is agreed that both parties shall reside together
at the matrimonial home in Shikaripura Taluk, Shivamogga
District, Karnataka.
4. It is agreed between the parties that the
petitioner wife shall with draw forthwith following
litigations/complaints, and all proceedings arising
against the respondent husband and his all relatives.
The Petitioner Wife shall cooperate in proceedings for
quashing FIR No.24/2025 dated 2 August 2025, registered
under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,
and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, at the
All Women Police Station, Srivaikuntam, Thoothukudi,
before the Madurai Bench of the Hon’ble Madras High
Court.
5. It is agreed between the parties that the Respondent
Husband shall withdraw M.C. No. 95 of 2024 pending
before the Hon’ble Senior Civil Judge and JMFC,
Shikaripura.
6. Both Parties shall withdraw all other criminal
Complaints filed against each other within 3 months of
this Agreement.
7. Both Parties undertake not to harass, intimidate, or
hold past conduct against each other, and shall treat
each other with respect and dignity.
8. The Respondent Husband shall provide suitable
accommodation with essential amenities, ensuring the
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well being of the child.
9. The Respondent Husband shall also provide a
supportive environment for the Petitioner Wife to
education and employment, extending pursue financial
and moral support as needed.
10. Both Parties shall jointly ensure the child’s
physical, emotional, and educational welfare.
11. The Respondent Husband shall ensure that the
Petitioner Wife has personal space within the joint
family setup and arrange proper accommodation ensuring
privacy of Petitioner Wife.
12. The Petitioner Wife under takes to reside with the
Respondent Husband in the matrimonial home and make
reasonable adjustments to the living arrangements
provided. Neither Party shall compel the other to meet
or speak with relatives, including parents or family
members, against their will.”
6. In view of the above, the following directions are
issued:
i) It goes without saying that both the parties will
continue to abide by the terms of the settlement
without any exception;
ii) The terms of the Settlement Agreement are binding
upon the parties. The parties undertake to abide by
the same; and
(iii) The parties, through their learned counsel
present in Court, have been made aware of the
consequences of breach of such terms, including the
initiation of contempt proceedings.
7. Accordingly, the Transfer Petition is disposed of.
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8. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed
of.
……………………….J.
(SANJAY KAROL)
…………………………J.
(NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH)
NEW DELHI;
JULY 15, 2026.
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ITEM NO.26 COURT NO.8 SECTION IV-A
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Transfer Petition(s)(Civil) No(s).669/2025
YOGA PRIYA. S PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
MANJUNATH I RESPONDENT(S)
FOR ADMISSION
IA No. 60228/2025 – EX-PARTE STAY
IA No. 60230/2025 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.
Date : 15-07-2026 This matter was called on for hearing today.
CORAM :
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGHFor Petitioner(s) :Ms. Himali Gandhi, Adv.
Mr. K Lenin Devasahaya Vinober, Adv.
Ms. Suganya G, Adv.
Mr. A. Lakshminarayanan, AOR
For Respondent(s) :Mr. Tarun Kumar Thakur, Adv.
Mr. Abhay Chaudhary M, Adv.
Mr. K. Shiva, AOR
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following
O R D E R
1. The Transfer Petition is disposed of in terms of
the signed order which is placed on the file.
2. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand
disposed of.
(SOURAV PAL) (ANU BHALLA)
SENIOR PERSONAL ASSISTANT COURT MASTER (NSH)
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