Supreme Court – Daily Orders
Pallavi Dwivedi vs Tushar Sudan on 23 April, 2026
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
TRANSFER PETITION(S)(CIVIL) NO(S). 2/2025
PALLAVI DWIVEDI PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
TUSHAR SUDAN RESPONDENT(S)
O R D E R
1. We are informed by the learned counsel for the parties
that pursuant to the Mediation, parties have amicably resolved
their disputes by agreeing to part ways.
2. Both the parties are present in-person in Court.
3. The Settlement Agreement dated 03.11.2025 annexed to the
IA No.102943/2026 – joint application for direction seeking
dissolution of marriage by mutual consent, has been filed. The
terms of the said settlement reads as follows:-
“Terms of Settlement
1. That both parties have mutually agreed not to
continue with their matrimonial relationship and
have decided to seek dissolution of marriage
solemnized on 9th December 2021 through appropriate
legal proceedings as per law.
Signature Not Verified
Digitally signed by
NIRMALA NEGI
Date: 2026.04.27 2. That Mr. Tushar Sudan has agreed to pay a total sum
18:09:09 IST
Reason:
of ₹10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) to Miss
Pallavi Dwivedi in full and final settlement of all
her claims arising out of the matrimonial
relationship, including maintenance (past, present,
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and future), permanent alimony, stridhan, and any
other claim whatsoever.
3. That upon receipt of the aforesaid amount, Miss
Pallavi Dwivedi shall have no further claim of any
kind against Mr. Tushar Sudan or any of his family
members.
4. Both parties have agreed to withdraw all cases,
complaints, and proceedings filed against each other
before any court, forum, or authority within four
weeks from the date of signing this Mediation
Report.
5. Both parties further undertake that hereafter they
shall not indulge in any criticism, complaint, or
defamatory statement against each other or their
respective family members in any form, including
social media or otherwise.
6. Both parties confirm that this settlement has been
reached voluntarily, without any coercion, threat,
or undue influence, and with full understanding of
its implications.
7. The parties agree that this Mediation Report shall
be binding upon them and may be placed before the
Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Transfer Petition
(Civil) No. 2 of 2025 for appropriate orders.
Conclusion
1. In view of the above, the dispute between Miss
Pallavi Dwivedi and Mr. Tushar Sudan stands amicably
settled. Both parties have signed this report before
the learned Mediator on their own free will and
consent. 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, 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.
2. The parties undertake to abide by the terms and
conditions set out in the above mentioned Settlement
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Agreement, which have been arrived with free will of
the parties without any coercion, duress or
collusion and parties undertake not to raise any
dispute whatsoever henceforth.
3. The contents of this settlement – agreement have
been explained to all the parties through their
respective counsels and they have understood the
same.”
4. As per the settlement, the respondent-husband has to hand
over a demand draft re-validated on 05.03.2026 drawn on UCO
Bank for a sum of Rs.10,00,000/-(Rupees Ten Lakhs). The
petitioner-wife along with her counsel duly received the said
demand draft towards full and final settlement of all her
claims, in Court today.
5. As per the settlement, parties have decided to put an end
to disputes, hence, the following proceedings set out in
paragraph 4 of the joint application, will stand
quashed/terminated:-
“a. DV Complaint dated 07.10.2024, bearing Case
No.458/2024 under Section 12 R/w Sections 18, 19, 20 and
22 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence
Act, 2005 filed by Petitioner herein in the Court of
Hon’ble Judicial Magistrate First Class, Bhopal;
b. FIR bearing No.299 of 2024 dated 25.10.2024 at Mahila
Police Station, Bhopal under Sections 85, 351(2) & 3(5)
of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3 & 4
of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; lodged by the
Petitioner herein;
c. FIR bearing No. 282/2022 dated 07.10.2022 lodged by
Petitioner namely Pallavi Dwivedi at Police Station
Mahila Thana, Jahangirabad, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh;
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d. Divorce Petition bearing H.M.A No.2653 of 2024 filed
by the Respondent namely Tushar Sudan under Section
13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 before the
Principal Judge, Family Court, Tis Hazari Court. West
District, Delhi;
e. Proceedings in RCT/15209/2024 titled as “State Vs.
Tushar Sudan and others“, before VI Civil Judge, Sr.
Division, District and Sessions Court, Bhopal, Madhya
Pradesh. “
6. Since the marriage between the parties has irretrievably
broken down, we, accordingly, in exercise of our jurisdiction
under Article 142 of the Constitution of India, allow IA
No.102943/2026 and grant decree of divorce dissolving the
marriage between the parties.
7. The parties are directed to abide by all the terms and
conditions of the Settlement Agreement without fail.
8. The Registry shall draw a decree accordingly in terms of
the settlement.
9. A copy of this order be sent to the Courts concerned for
placing the same on record of the respective cases and consign
the files to the records.
10. We place on record our appreciation for the efforts made
by the learned counsel for the parties and Mr. Pradeep Kumar
Rai, learned Senior Advocate/learned Mediator, for his
endevour in bringing the parties to a settlement.
11. The Transfer Petition shall stand disposed of
accordingly.
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12. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed
of.
………………………………………………………….J.
[K.V. VISWANATHAN]
………………………………………………………J.
[NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH]
NEW DELHI;
APRIL 23, 2026.
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ITEM NO.6 COURT NO.16 SECTION XIV
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). 2/2025
PALLAVI DWIVEDI PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
TUSHAR SUDAN RESPONDENT(S)
IA No. 102943/2026 – APPLICATION FOR SETTLEMENT, IA No. 283/2025 –
EX-PARTE STAY
Date : 23-04-2026 This matter was called on for hearing today.
CORAM :
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHAN
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGHFor Petitioner(s) Mr. Shubham Jain, AOR
For Respondent(s) Ms. Sakshi Kakkar, AOR
Mr. Shakti Singh, Adv.
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following
O R D E R
1. IA No.102943/2026 is allowed and 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 also stand disposed
of.
(NIRMALA NEGI) (MANOJ KUMAR) ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS COURT MASTER (NSH)