1 F.A. No.570/2007 Date: 1.10.2011 Shri N.S. Rathore, learned counsel for the petitioner. Shri Pankaj R. Soni, learned counsel for the respondent. Appellant and the Respondent are also present in person. A joint application under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act,1955, I.A.No.5556/2011, has been filed by the appellant and the respondent seeking divorce by mutual consent. The application is supported by the affidavits of the parties. Heard learned counsel for the parties on I.A. No.5556/2011. Parties have stated that they have signed this application for compromise by their free will without any coercion. Their respective advocates have also stated that they have also signed the same. Through the said application, a prayer has been made by the parties that the marriage solemnized between them on 19.05.2003 be dissolved by passing a decree of divorce by way of mutual consent. It has been stated by the parties that since last 6 years they are living separately. It has also been stated that it is not possible for them to live together and as a result, they have submitted this application seeking divorce by mutual consent. By way of permanent alimony and towards the settlement, the 2 appellant has paid to the respondent Rs.7 lacs by bank draft. The respondent acknowledged receipt of the same. The parties submit that this amount is towards full and final settlement and hereinafter no claim can be made by either party against other party. The respondent-wife has categorically stated that she has received back the “Stree Dhan” and other items and that she will not claim any additional amount for alimony in future. Having gone through the averments made in the application, supported by affidavits, the averments appear to be true. We are of the view that the compromise entered into between the parties is lawful and is not on account of any coercion. Accordingly the aforesaid application for divorce by mutual consent is allowed. The marriage between the parties is declared to be dissolved. A decree be drawn up accordingly. I.A. No.5556/2011 shall form part of the decree. The appeal stands disposed of in terms of the said I.A. No orders as to the costs. CC as per rules. (SHANTANU KEMKAR) (PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA) JUDGE JUDGE Trilok/-