Supreme Court – Daily Orders
Tanuja Gangwani vs Karan Jagdish Awtani on 23 February, 2026
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
Transfer Petition (Civil) No.2301/2025
TANUJA GANGWANI PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
KARAN JAGDISH AWTANI RESPONDENT(S)
O R D E R
1. The parties have been able to arrive at an amicable
settlement on their own.
2. The settlement agreement in the form of a Memorandum of
Understanding dated 24.01.2026 has been reduced into writing,
duly signed by the parties and the attesting witnesses.
3. The Memorandum of Understanding reads thus:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is being
entered on 24.01.2026 at Surat, Gujarat between
Tanuja Gangwani daughter of Sh. Rajkumar Gangwani
residing at C-905 Royal Paradise, Vesu, Surat-395007
(FIRST PARTY)
ANDKaran Jagdish Awtani son of Sh. Jagdish Awtani
residing at C-602, Padmavati Apartment, 3rd Cross
Lane, Swami Samarth Nagar, High Point Hotel Lane,
Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400053
(SECOND PARTY)WHEREAS the First Party and Second Party were married
Signature Not Verified
on 10th March, 2019 as per Hindu rites and customs
Digitally signed by
HARPREET KAUR
Date: 2026.02.26
and after the marriage they lived together as husband
19:35:06 IST
Reason: and wife at Andheri, Mumbai. There are no issues born
out of the said wedlock.
WHEREAS due to temperamental differences and
incompatibility, disputes arose between the First
2Party and the Second Party, after which they have
been residing separately since April 2024..
WHEREAS the Second Party has filed a divorce petition
against the First Party under Section 13 (i-a) of the
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 before the Family Court
Bandra, Mumbai (M.J. Petition No. 3113/2024).
WHEREAS the First Party has filed a petition against
the Second Party for Domestic Violence before Ld.
Civil Court, Surat (CRMA J No. 122/2025) and other
cases more specifically described in para 9 of the
instant MoU.
WHEREAS the First Party filed a Transfer Petition (C)
No. 2301/2025 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court for
transfer of the divorce petition being M.J Petition
No. 3113/2024 from Family Court, Bandra, Mumbai to
Family Court, Surat.
The First Party and Second Party have decided to
amicably and peacefully settle their matrimonial
disputes on the terms and conditions mentioned herein
below which are mutually agreed by both the parties
out of their free will and consent:
1. The Second Party agrees to pay to First Party a
settlement amount of ₹ 30,00,000/- (Rupees
Thirty Lacs Only) towards full and final
settlement of all claims past, present, and
future, including maintenance (past, present
and future), permanent alimony, streedhan,
right in movable and immovable properties of
the Second Party, and any other claim
whatsoever arising out of the marital
relationship.
2. The Second Party shall pay the settlement
amount of ₹ 30,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Lacs
Only) by way of cheque no. 000014 drawn on
Kotak Mahindra Bank dated 24.01.2026 which
shall be handed over by the Second Party to the
First Party on the date of signing of the
present Memorandum of Understanding.
3. It has been mutually agreed by both the parties
that the First Party shall not encash the
aforesaid cheque amount before the grant of
divorce decree and it has been further agreed
that the said cheque will be deposited by the
First Party with the Bank within 7 days from
the date of order granting decree of divorce by
the Hon’ble Supreme Court. It is further agreed
between the parties that in case the cheque is
dishonored for any reason whatsoever; then the
First Party may avail appropriate legal
3remedies against the Second Party. Both parties
agree that in case the decree of the Hon’ble
Supreme Court is not passed within the validity
period of the aforementioned cheque, the Second
Party shall issue and handover to the First
Party a fresh cheque in favour of the First
Party and this event shall not be considered as
a violation or non-compliance of the terms of
the present MOU.
4. The First Party hereby acknowledges that upon
receipt of the said sum, she shall have no
further monetary, non-monetary or any other
claims of maintenance, alimony, compensation
against the Second Party or his family members.
5. That the First Party confirms that she has
received all her streedhan, jewellery,
documents and personal belongings which also
includes but is not limited to a 1TB Hard disk,
smart watch and Debit Card/Cheque Book of
Indian Bank Account no. 6843932690 from the
Second Party and his family and hereby agrees
and confirms that she has no further claim in
respect thereof.
6. Both the parties hereinabove have taken a
decision to break their matrimonial ties
keeping in view their future welfare and better
prospects.
7. Both the parties agree to request the Hon’ble
Supreme Court for grant of divorce by mutual
consent in exercise of extra ordinary powers
under Article 142 of Constitution of India.
8. Both parties hereby agree and accept that they
unconditionally and unequivocally withdraw all
allegations, charges, complaints and claims
leveled against each other and their family
members and agree and confirm that no complaint
or case shall be made in future against each
other whether written or oral before any Court,
police or concerned authorities by them or
their family members with regard to the instant
matrimonial alliance. It is further agreed
between the parties that the allegations,
charges and claims as made against each other
have been satisfactorily settled and
unconditionally withdrawn herein.
9. That the First Party and second party shall not
object to quashing of proceedings inter se
pending against each other and more
specifically described herein below:-
I. Complaint dated 07-07-2024 filed by the First
Party against the Second Party before Police
Station, Vesu, Surat.
II. Divorce Petition filed by Second Party under
Section 13 (i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act,
41955 bearing no. M.J. Petition No. 3113/2024,
titled as Mr. Karan Jagdish Awtani vs Ms.
Tanuja Gangwani pending adjudication before the
Family Court Bandra, Mumbai.
III. Complaint filed by the First Party under the
provisions of the protection of the Women from
Domestic Violence Act, 2005, titled as Tanuja
Gangwani vs Karan Jagdish Awtani and Ors.,
pending adjudication before the Court of Ld. 4th
Addl. Civil Judge & JMFC, Surat, Gujarat
registered as CRMA J 122 of 2025.
IV. Complaint filed by the First Party bearing
Application no. 529 dated 28-07-2025 before the
Mahila Police Station, Surat against the Second
Party and his family members.
Both parties confirm that they will withdraw the
above mentioned cases, complaints, allegations and
notices (in case the same are not quashed by the
Hon’ble Supreme Court) filed inter se against each
other within 30 days of execution of this Memorandum
of Understanding and shall not initiate any other
proceeding against the each other or their family
members in the future with regard to the instant
matrimony.
10. Both parties agree and confirm that there are
no other cases or complaints, other than the
ones mentioned above filed against each other.
If any other case or complaint is pending, qua
the instant matrimony, the same shall be deemed
withdrawn/quashed in terms of the present
agreement and orders to be passed by the
Hon’ble Supreme Court in the Joint application.
11. Both the parties hereby state that
complaints/notices if any, filed by the parties
pertaining to the subject matter of this case
before any police station shall be deemed to be
withdrawn on passing of the decree of divorce
and they undertake not to press for, pursue or
proceed with any such complaints.
12. Both parties along with their families agree
and declare that they will not cause any harm
or hardship to each other or their families in
the future.
13. Both parties agree and declare that they shall
have no claim or right in each others moveable
and / immovable properties that are presently
in existence or that may be purchased/ acquired
/ inherited post the dissolution of marriage.
14. Both the parties hereby declare that neither of
them and/or their family members have incurred
any debt or loan or any liability in the name
of the other party.
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15. The First Party shall either cause amendment in
the contact details and address in the bank
Account in Indian Bank (Goregaon Branch) having
bank account no. 6843932690 and the trading
account with Motilal Oswal having Client User
ID EMUM224961 or file for closure of such
accounts, within 15 days of signing of this
agreement, as the communication details and
address are that of the Second Party.
16. Both parties agree and declare that they are in
possession of all their respective articles,
documents, valuables, and personal belongings
and have no claims with regards to the same
against each other or their family members and
shall not make any such claims in the future
even under changed circumstances.
17. Both parties hereby agree and accept that they
shall not interfere in each other’s lives or
cause any nuisance henceforth and further they
shall not harass and/or humiliate and/or
trouble each other in any way. In the event
that any of the aforementioned occurs, then the
aggrieved party is at liberty to take
appropriate legal action against the Party who
is in default.
18. Both parties hereby agree, confirm and accept
that the contents of this agreement have been
read over and understood by them in the
presence of their family members, and the same
have been signed and executed by them after
discussing and considering all the aspect and
consequences.
19. That neither the parties nor any of their
representatives, executors, assigns,
successors, administrators, legal heirs etc.
would at any time, even in future, challenge
these terms and conditions, on any ground,
whatsoever, and/or in any manner, whatsoever,
and shall always remain binding upon them.
20. It is further agreed that all the undertakings
given in the present agreement may be treated
as an undertaking given to the Hon’ble Supreme
Court and in case of violation of the terms of
the present agreement, the violating party
shall be held liable for contempt of Court
under the Contempt of Court Act.
21. That it is mutually agreed upon by the parties
that the present Memorandum of Understanding
shall be signed by the parties in Surat,
Gujarat in the presence of family members of
both the sides.
In witness thereof : the above said parties have put
their respective signatures of this Memorandum of
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Understanding on the date and place mentioned.
Place: Surat Dated this 24th Day January of 2026
(Signature of FIRST PARTY along with photograph)
(Signature of SECOND PARTY along with photograph)
WITNESSES
1. Signature of 1st witness BEFORE ME
2. Signature of 2nd witness (RAGUBHAI D VALVI)
NOTARY
SURAT DISTRICT
State of Gujarat
SR.NO.871/2026
Date: 24 JAN 2026”
4. The parties are directed to abide by the Memorandum of
Understanding.
5. We are informed that an amount of Rs.30,00,000/-
(Rupees Thirty Lakhs only) has been duly paid by the husband
to his wife by way of a cheque bearing no.000014 drawn at
Kotak Mahindra Bank dated 24.01.2026.
6. The parties have joined online.
7. All proceedings between the parties, civil and criminal,
if any, stand terminated.
8. In view of the aforesaid, the marriage between the
parties stand dissolved in exercise of our jurisdiction under
Article 142 of the Constitution of India.
9. The Registry to draw a decree accordingly.
10. The Transfer Petition stands disposed of in the above
terms.
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11. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.
…………………………………………J
(J.B. PARDIWALA)
…………………………………………J
(K.V. VISWANATHAN)
NEW DELHI;
23rd FEBRUARY, 2026.
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ITEM NO.37 COURT NO.7 SECTION IX-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). 2301/2025
TANUJA GANGWANI Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
KARAN JAGDISH AWTANI Respondent(s)
IA No. 203479/2025 – EX-PARTE STAY
IA No. 29628/2026 – PASSING APPROPRIATE ORDER OR DECREE UNDER
ARTICLE 142 OF THE CONSTITUTION
Date : 23-02-2026 This matter was called on for hearing today.
CORAM :
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K.V. VISWANATHANFor Petitioner(s) :
Ms. Pratiksha Sharma, AOR
Mr. Ankit Acharya, Adv.
Ms. Ritu Chaudhary, Adv.
Mr. Ayush Jain, Adv.
Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Adv.
For Respondent(s) :
Mr. Pradhuman Gohil, Adv.
Mrs. Taruna Singh Gohil, AOR
Mr. Alapati Sahithya Krishna, Adv.
Mr. Rushabh N. Kapadia, Adv.
Ms. Taniya Bansal, Adv.
Mr. Pulkit Khanduja, Adv.
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, also stand disposed of.
(HARPREET KAUR) (POOJA SHARMA) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)
