FAO (HMA) No. 485 of 2008 17.4.2009 Present: Mr. Virender Singh Chauhan, Advocate, for the appellant. Mr. Dushwant Dadwal, Advocate, for the respondent. CMP No. 259 of 2009 In terms of the present application the parties have resolved their dispute amicably and agreed to have their marriage dissolved by mutual consent, in terms of the compromise (Ext. P-2) annexed alongwith the application (Ext.P-1). The statements of the parties have been separately recorded. The marriage between the parties was solemnized on 25.11.1998 in accordance with the Hindu customary rites. Out of the wedlock one child namely Prianka was born. The parties have settled all disputes with regard to the custody of the child, maintenance and alimony. The terms of the compromise have been acted upon by the parties. Husband Rajesh Kumar Sharma, appellant herein, had filed petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for dissolution of the marriage. The said Petition No. 11-S/3 of 2006, titled Sh. Rajesh Kumar Sharma versus Smt. Uma Sharma was dismissed by the Additional District Judge, Solan, H.P. in terms of judgment and decree dated 31.5.2008. Same was assailed by the husband by way of present proceedings. The original petition is converted into a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce by mutual consent. The parties have been residing separately since March, 2001. In the interest of justice the present application is allowed -2- and the marriage between the parties, solemnized on 25.11.1998 is directed to be dissolved by mutual consent. Present appeal is disposed of in terms of the compromise. The impugned decree is modified accordingly. (Sanjay Karol), Judge. April 17, 2009 (PK)