Supreme Court – Daily Orders
Harshit Sultania vs Tripti Sultania (Tikmany) on 13 February, 2026
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL/CRIMINAL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
TRANSFER PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1572 OF 2025
HARSHIT SULTANIA PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
TRIPTI SULTANIA (TIKMANY) RESPONDENT(S)
WITH
TRANSFER PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1185/2025
TRANSFER PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1680/2025
TRANSFER PETITION (CRL.) NO. 506/2025
O R D E R
TRANSFER PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1572 OF 2025
1. The parties have been able to arrive an amicable
settlement before the Supreme Court Mediation Centre.
Signature Not Verified
Digitally signed by
CHANDRESH
Date: 2026.02.16
18:41:08 IST
Reason:
2. The Settlement Agreement dated 24.09.2025 has been
reduced into writing, duly signed by the parties, their
respective counsel including the Learned Mediator.
3. The terms of the Settlement Agreement reads thus:-
“This Settlement is executed on this 24th day of
September, 2025 at New Delhi,BETWEEN
1. Harshit Sultania, S/O Naresh Kumar Sulatania, aged
about 38 years. R/O Mangal Talab, Guru Govind Path,
Sampath chak, P.O. Jhaugunj, P.S. Chowk, Patna – 800
008, Bihar.
AND
2. Tripti Sultania, W/O Harshit Sultania D/O Pawan Kumar
Tikmany aged about 34 years, Resident of Premises No.
3, Beadon Street, P.O. – Beadon Street, P.S –
Burtolla, Kolkata – 700 006 and also at 105/29,
Vivekanand Nagar (also known as P-71, Vivekanand
Nagar), Liluah, P.S. Belur, P.O. Liluah, Howrah – 711
204 (hereinafter termed as “Respondent”).
(The Petitioner and the Respondent are hereinafter
collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually
referred to as “Party”).
WHEREAS: –
A) The Petitioner and Respondent both follow a Hindu faith
and belong to Marwari Community. The respective families
of the parties arranged a marriage between them and
accordingly they were married under as per Hindu rites
and customs on 11.03.2015 at Shehnai Garden, Kolkata.
After marriage, the Respondent moved with the petitioner
to his parental home, i.e. her matrimonial home at
Mangal Talab, Guru Govind Path, Sampath Chak, P.O.
Jhaugunj, P.S. Chowk, Patna and started residing there.
B) Subsequently differences arose between the parties and
the petitioner and respondent started residing
separately since 16.12.2022. The respondent moved to her
present address at Kolkata, as aforesaid, while the
petitioner remained at his parental home at Patna,
Bihar.
C) Out of the said wedlock, a daughter named Aarohi
Sultania, was born on 22.10.2016 at Patna. The said
child, now aged 8 years and 11 months, is presently
under the custody of her Father, the Petitioner herein
since 20.03.2023 mutually agreed between the parties.
D) Owing to the differences between the parties, the
petitioner and respondent filed several cases against
each other at Patna and at Kolkata. The following cases
between the parties are pending before different courts
inter alia:
I) Guardianship case no. 11/2025 before Ld. Family
Court at Patna, Bihar filed by the Petitioner.
II) Divorce case being Mat. Case No. 1556/2024 before
Ld. Family Court at Patna, Bihar by the
petitioner.
III) Custody case by Respondent at Addl. Family Court,
Kolkata being Act VIII Case No. 1/2025.
IV) Domestic Violence case by Respondent before the
JM 12th Court at Kolkata being Misc. Case No.
2/2025.
V) Transfer Petition (C) No. 1572 of 2025 before the
Hon’ble Supreme Court by Petitioner for transfer
Act VIII case no. 1 of 2025 from Kolkata to
Patna.
VI) T.P. (Crl) no. 506 of 2025 by the Petitioner for
transfer of Misc. Case No. 2 of 2025 from Kolkata
to Patna.
VII) T.P. (C) No. 1185 of 2025 by the Respondent for
transfer of Guardianship case no. 11 of 2025 from
Patna to Kolkata.
VIII) T.P. (C) 1680 of 2025 by respondent for transfer
of Mat. Case No. 1556 of 2024 from Patna to
Kolkata.
IX) FIR No. 186/2024 got lodged by the Respondent at
P.S. Bartolla, Kolkata under section 498A, 406,
506, 34 IPC Read with Section 3 & 4 of Dowry
Prohibition Act. It is informed by the petitioner
that the Closure report has been already filed by
the police in the said FIR.
E) It is necessary to mention here that the present case
was earlier referred for mediation to the Supreme Court
Mediation Centre by the Hon’ble Supreme Court Vide its
Order dated 28.05.2025 After deliberations in the
matter, the case remained unsettled and was referred back
to the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
F) That on the request of the parties, the Hon’ble Supreme
Court vide its order dated 11.09.2025, was pleased to refer
the case once again for mediation and had directed the
parties to appear before the mediation center today i.e. on
24.09.2025 at 11.30 AM. Accordingly parties appeared before
the mediator in person along with their respective
advocates.
G) Thereafter, during the mediation proceedings, the
Parties have come to realize that their marriage has
irretrievably broken down and that any reconciliation
between the Parties was not possible due to
irreconcilable differences, including their differing
temperaments, personalities, outlook and disposition.
Owing to the said facts, the Parties have magnanimously
decided to amicably dissolve this marriage as per the
terms of this Settlement.
H) In view of the same, comprehensive joint and separate
session were undertaken. Today, on 24.09.2025 when the
Parties are present in person at the Supreme Court
Mediation Centre along with their respective counsels.
After the meetings and comprehensive interactions, both
jointly and separately, the Parties have now, with the
steering provided by the Learned Mediator and their
respective counsels, agreed to settle their differences
as per the following terms and conditions. The Parties
have agreed to reduce the terms of their mutual
settlement into writing as under:
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS SETTLEMENT WITNESSETH, AND IT IS HEREBY
AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS: –
1. That the Petitioner-Husband has agreed to pay a total sum
of Rs. 70,00,000/- (Rupees Seventy Lakhs Only) towards
full and final settlement of all the claims of the
Respondent-Wife. The said amount shall be paid by way of
electronic transfer (either by NEFT or IMPS method) or by
way of Bank Drafts by the Petitioner-Husband. The said
amount shall be paid in 5 equal installments of Rs.
14,00,000/- each, the first of which would be paid on 10th
October 2025 and thereafter rest of the installments
shall be paid on 10th of each successive calendar month
till the amount of Rs. 70,00,000/- stands paid up.
2. The Respondent-Wife has supplied her Account details for
such transfer of the settlement amount by the Petitioner-
Husband which is:
Account No.- 15941000000517
IFSC Code- PSIB0021594
MICR Code: 700023033
Bank: Punjab and Sind Bank, Howrah Branch.
3. That the custody of the minor child namely “Aarohi
Sultania” will permanently rest with the Petitioner-
Husband. However, the Respondent-Wife shall have the
right and privilege to visit the minor child in the city
of the Petitioner’s residence at the relevant time, on
the first Saturday of every month with prior information
of Father or in presence of the authorized person. The
Petitioner-Husband shall, to the extent of his ability,
make efforts to facilitate such visitation. In case of
conflicting schedules, the parties shall mutually decide
on an alternate schedule, keeping in mind the welfare of
the minor child.
4. Subject to the minor child’s comfort, she can also visit
the Respondent-Wife at her city of residence and the
Petitioner-Husband shall make efforts to facilitate such
visitation, in the presence of the Father.
5. That without prejudice to the physical visitation rights
of the Respondent-Wife, she shall have the right to
interact with the minor child by way of phone calls and
video calls every day, at around 8 pm without any
obstruction from the Petitioner-Husband or his family
members, subject to the academic or co-curricular
schedule of the minor-child. In case of conflicting
schedules, the parties shall mutually decide on an
alternate schedule, keeping in mind the welfare of the
minor child.
6. That the Petitioner-Husband shall make all efforts to
keep the Respondent-Wife informed of her minor child’s
academic portfolio and progress, including but not
limited to grades, co-curricular activities and school
trips, in view of the best interests of the minor child.
7. That if and when she is admitted to a hostel or any other
educational establishments for academic pursuits, the
Petitioner-Husband shall consult/discuss with the Mother
and inform the Respondent-Wife, but the final decision
will be of the Petitioner-Husband and the Petitioner-
Husband will always try to ensure that the Respondent-
Wife has reasonable access to the minor child, with prior
information to the Petitioner-Husband, in such hostel or
other educational establishments. However, the
Respondent-Wife would only take the Minor Child out of
the such hostel or educational establishment premises
after obtaining consent from the Petitioner-Husband.
8. That if the Petitioner-Husband decides to relocate out of
their current city of his residence and prior information
shall be communicated to the Respondent-Wife.
9. That the Respondent-Wife consents and resolves to give
documentary consent to ICICI Bank for change of the Minor
Child- Aarohi’s guardianship in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna
SSY A/C No. 625919041859 from “Tripti Sultania” to
“Harshit Sultania”.
10. That the Respondent-Wife consents and resolves to give
documentary consent to ICICI Bank for change of the
Minor Child- Aarohi’s guardianship in Minor A/C No.
329701000728 from “Tripti Sultania” to “Harshit
Sultania”.
11. That the Respondent-Wife consents and resolves to give
documentary consent to the Regional Passport Officer,
Patna for the renewal/issuance of passport of the Minor
Child- Aarohi Sultania (Passport No. R2826365) and has
no objection for the renewal/issuance of her passport at
present or any time in the future.
12. That the Respondent-Wife undertakes that on any occasion
where the Respondent-Wife’s consent is required to be
given for certain documentation in respect of Aarohi
Sultania, the Respondent-Wife will cooperate with the
Petitioner-Husband to promptly provide the same.
13. Upon attaining majority, if Aarohi Sultania expresses
her intention or wish to visit or stay with either of
the parents, temporarily or otherwise, neither party
shall create any hindrance thereto.
14. It is agreed between the parties that they will move an
application jointly before the Hon’ble Supreme Court
under Article 142 of the Constitution of India for
invoking inherent powers of the Hon’ble Supreme Court,
praying for divorce by mutual consent, as parties are
staying separately since 16.03.2022 i.e. for the last
more than two and a half years and there is
irretrievable break down of the marriage.
15. It is further agreed between the parties that if the
Hon’ble Supreme Court is pleased to allow the said
application filed by both the parties under Article 142
of the Constitution of India, then both the parties
shall withdraw all the pending cases within 2 weeks
after the disposal of the aforesaid Transfer Petitions.
16. That the Petitioner and the Respondent have agreed that
none of them will initiate any other legal action or
complaint against the other or against the family
members of each other in respect of their matrimonial
dispute in future.
17. The contents of this Settlement Agreement have been
explained to all the parties through their respective
counsels, and they have understood the same.
18. That by signing this Agreement, the parties hereto
solemnly state and affirm that they have no further
claims or demands against each other, including
maintenance and/or stridhan, or any movable or
immovable property and all the disputes and differences
have been amicably settled by the parties hereto
through the process of mediation. No cause of action
survives as the parties have resolved all claims
amicably and no claims are left to agitate against each
other or family members.
19. The parties undertake to abide by the terms and
conditions set out in the above-mentioned Settlement
Agreement, which have been arrived at with the free
will of the parties without any coercion, duress or
collusion, and the parties undertake not to raise any
dispute whatsoever henceforth. In the event any of the
parties breach any of the terms and conditions as
aforesaid, the party prejudiced shall have the right to
take appropriate steps and action under law.
The Mediator extend his sincere appreciation to all
parties involved in the settlement for their mature
approach, patience & understanding throughout the
process resulting in the successful outcome.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have executed
this Settlement on the 24th day of September, 2025
mentioned hereinabove.
Harshit Sultania Tripti Sultania (Tikmany)
(Petitioner) (Respondent)
Rita Jha Anirudh Sanganeria
(Advocate For Petitioner) (Advocate For Respondent)
JAMSHED BEY
(ADVOCATE AND MEDIATOR)
Date: 24.09.2025”
4. The Original Settlement Agreement is ordered to be
taken on record and shall be kept with the record of this
case.
5. In accordance with the terms of the settlement, the
husband has paid an amount of Rs.70,00,000/-(Rs.Seventy
lakh only) to his wife towards all claims relating to
maintenance, alimony etc.
6. The parties have joined online.
7. The parties are directed to abide by the terms and
conditions of the Settlement. All other proceedings
between the parties, civil or criminal, stand terminated.
8. In view of the aforesaid, I.A. No.320834/2025 stands
allowed and we dissolve the marriage between the parties
in exercise of our power under Article 142 of the
Constitution of India.
9. Registry to draw a decree accordingly.
10. The Transfer Petition stands disposed of.
TRANSFER PETITION (CIVIL) No.1185/2025, TRANSFER PETITION
(CIVIL) NO. 1680/2025 and TRANSFER PETITION (CRL.) NO.
506/2025
In view of the order passed by us in Transfer Petition (C)
No.1572 OF 2025, nothing remains in the above said
Transfer Petitions and the same are also disposed of.
……………….J.
[J.B.PARDIWALA]
……………….J.
[K.V. VISWANATHAN]
New Delhi
13th February, 2026.
ITEM NO.62 COURT NO.7 SECTION XVI
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Transfer Petition (Civil) No.1572/2025
HARSHIT SULTANIA Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
TRIPTI SULTANIA (TIKMANY) Respondent(s)
[MEDIATION REPORT RECEIVED]
IA No. 135636/2025 – EX-PARTE STAY
WITH
T.P.(C) No. 1185/2025 (XVI)
IA No. 105319/2025 – EX-PARTE STAY
IA No. 105320/2025 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.
T.P.(C) No. 1680/2025 (XVI)
FOR
T.P.(Crl.) No. 506/2025 (II-B)
FOR ADMISSION
Date : 13-02-2026 These matters were called on for hearing
today.
CORAM :
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHANFor Petitioner(s) :Ms. Rita Jha, AOR
Mr. Akshat Agrawal, Adv.
Mr. Rita Jha, Adv.
Mr. Anirudh Sanganeria, AOR
Ms. Jhuma Sen, Adv.
Ms. Aasthita Dutta Majumder, Adv.
For Respondent(s) : Mr. Anirudh Sanganeria, AOR
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following
O R D E RTransfer Petition (C)No.1572 OF 2025
1. I.A. No.320834/2025 is allowed.
2. The Transfer Petition is disposed of in terms of the
signed order.
3. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of.
TRANSFER PETITION (CIVIL) No.1185/2025, TRANSFER PETITION
(CIVIL) NO. 1680/2025 and TRANSFER PETITION (CRL.)
NO. 506/2025
In view of the order passed by us in Transfer
Petition (C) No.1572 OF 2025, nothing remains in the above
said Transfer Petitions and the same are also disposed of.
(CHANDRESH) (POOJA SHARMA)
ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS COURT MASTER (NSH)
(Signed order is placed on the file)