Case: DR. BENOY IDICULA BABU Vs. DR. NISHA SAIRA BENOY

Kurian Joseph, J. - Leave granted. 2. This is a case where this court successfully experimented a new method of settlement, namely, court assisted mediation and conciliation. 3. The appellant(s) approached this Court aggrieved by the order dated 29.3.2017 of the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam in Matrimonial Appeal Nos.737, 955 and 956 of 2015. 4. Finding that there is an element of settlement, we initially directed the parties for mediation. The Initial attempt was unsuccessful. Thereafter, this Court directed the parties to appear before this Court. We had long interaction with them. Finally, on the monetary aspect, a settlement has been arrived at, on the terms suggested by the Court. Still there were some minor disputes. 5. We sought the assistance of Mr. V. Shekhar, learned senior counsel and we are happy to note that the learned senior counsel was able to successfully mediate on the remaining disputes and the parties have reached a settlement. 6. The deed of settlement has been produced along with the I.A. The same is taken on record. The deed of settlement shall form part of the decree. In terms of the settlement, the parties have filed an application under Section 10-A of the Divorce Act of 1869.

Decision reasoning: 1[ds]5. We sought the assistance of Mr. V. Shekhar, learned senior counsel and we are happy to note that the learned senior counsel was able to successfully mediate on the remaining disputes and the parties have reached a settlement.6. The deed of settlement has been produced along with the I.A. The same is taken on record. The deed of settlement shall form part of the decree. In terms of the settlement, the parties have filed an application under Section 10-A of the Divorce Act of 1869.