Retired justice to mediate between warring couple

Her husband Deepak,an IT professional,has also moved for getting custody of their six-year-old daughter Deepa who has been handed over to the mother. The court was of the opinion that the couple should resolve the issue in the interest of their daughter.

“If the interest of their child is at heart,they can get back together,” a Division Bench of Justice S A Bobde and Justice S J Kathawala said.

Although the wife has challenged the divorce,the husband is of the opinion that they separate on healthy grounds as a prolonged dispute will impact their child.

Suparna in her appeal has stated that the family court erred in granting the divorce and did not consider awarding permanent alimony or maintenance to her and her daughter.

The HC as an interim order has directed the husband to pay Rs 7,500 per month towards their daughter’s expenses. Besides,the court has asked him to save Rs 5000 per month for Deepa’s future and also to continue her insurance policy scheme.

As a temporary arrangement,Deepa,who is in the first grade,can stay with her father every alternate Saturday to Sunday.

As a last resort,the court has asked Justice Bapat to mediate and inform the developments to the court within six weeks.

The couple got married in May 2002 and the following year their daughter was born. Deepak went to UK for job and was later joined by his wife and daughter. According to their appeals,they had a good time in UK.

In 2005,they returned to India following which Deepak booked a flat under their joint names in Pune. Deepak alleged that that his wife started working even though their daughter was sick and hospitalised.

He also stated that he moved an application before the police commissioner stating that his wife was threatening to lodge a complaint under section 498 (a) for cruelty. Suparna on the other hand contends that out of nowhere Deepak filed an application for divorce and permanent custody of Deepa.

According to her appeal,she then filed a police complaint against Deepak and his family.

In November 2008,Pune Family Court dissolved the marriage and gave the custody of daughter to the mother.

(Names have been changed to protect identities)

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