Full-Stop No. 33/2025 (Family Dispute)

Dispute-Eater
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Ram Yatan Sharma Memorial Trust, Muzaffarpur
Full-Stop No. 33/2025
(Family Dispute)

Date of Compromise: 01.11.2025
Courts Involved: –
1. Principal Judge, Family Court, Muzaffarpur
2. Court No. 08 JM 01st Class Muzaffarpur
3. SDJM East, Muzaffarpur
Details of the Cases: –
1. Matrimonial (Restitution) Case No. 112/2021 (u/s 09 of the Hindu Marriage Act)
2. Matrimonial (Divorce) Case No. 667/2025 (u/s 13-B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act)
3. Maintenance Case No. 310/2023 (u/s 125 Cr.P.C)
4. Complaint Case No. 677/2024
5. Complaint Case No. 553/2021 (u/s 498A IPC)
Parties and Addresses: –
Petitioner No. 01 (Husband): –
Mr. xxxxxx Kumar S/o Late xxxxxxx Kumar, Permanent Resident: Mohalla R-xxxx, Lane No. xxxxxx, xxxxxx Colony, xxxxxxxx, P.S. xxxxxxxxx, District – Muzaffarpur, Pin – 842002, Mobile: 8xx44xx1xx
Petitioner No. 02 (Wife): –
Smt. Xxxxxx Kumari D/o Mr. xxxxxxxxxxx , W/o Mr. xxxxxxx Kumar, Resident: xxxxxx, xxxxxxxx xxxxx Phase no. xx, xxxxxxxxxx , District Begusarai. Mobile: 92xx9x5xx0

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3. Full-Stop No. 32/2025
4. Full-Stop No. 33/2025
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Case Summary:
The parties involved in the present dispute are a husband and wife, whose marriage was solemnized on 06th December 2020 in Muzaffarpur. The case presents a complex and emotionally charged situation, involving allegations of interference from a third party, as well as claims of cruelty, which led to the breakdown of the marriage.
Husband’s Allegations: –
The husband’s case is that the wife left the matrimonial home and did not return thereafter. It is stated that on one occasion, the wife’s Jijaji came to the matrimonial home and took the wife along with her personal belongings. It is further stated that, on an earlier occasion, the wife had left the matrimonial home stating that she was going to her office, but subsequently did not return, and her mobile phone was found to be switched off.
The husband states that, in these circumstances, he filed a petition for restitution of conjugal rights. Despite the same, the wife did not resume cohabitation. Thereafter, the wife lodged a criminal case alleging dowry harassment against the husband and his family members.
The husband further states that differences arose between the parties due to the involvement of the wife’s Jijaji in their matrimonial affairs. According to the husband, such involvement affected the independence of the marital relationship and contributed to a deterioration of mutual understanding between the parties.
Wife’s Allegations: –
In stark contrast to the husband’s allegations, the wife claims that the real issue in their marriage was not external interference, but the cruelty she allegedly suffered at the hands of her husband. According to the wife, she endured various forms of emotional, mental, and possibly physical abuse throughout the marriage. The wife asserts that the cruelty she experienced from her husband made it impossible for her to continue living with him, leading her to seek a resolution outside of the marriage.
The wife’s description of the alleged cruelty paints a grim picture of marital life. She explains that the abuse she endured took a heavy toll on her mental health and emotional well-being. She claims that she was subjected to consistent mistreatment, which ranged from verbal insults to controlling behaviors that stripped her of her autonomy. The emotional toll of the constant mistreatment led to feelings of isolation and helplessness, causing her to believe that her only option for a better life was to separate from her husband.
In her view, the relationship had become toxic and unsustainable. The wife feels that the cruelty she endured was not only emotionally devastating but also left her physically and psychologically scarred. She argues that she had no choice but to seek an end to the marriage in order to protect herself from further harm.
Dispute Resolution Efforts:
Recognizing the severity of the situation and the likelihood of a prolonged legal battle, both parties agreed to participate in mediation efforts aimed at resolving their differences. Several meetings were held at the office of the Dispute-Eater, an initiative managed by the Ram Yatan Sharma Memorial Trust. This organization facilitates dispute resolution through a structured and impartial mediation process, where both parties can present their grievances and work toward a mutually agreeable resolution.
During these meetings, the husband, the wife’s Jijaji, and his advocate were present to discuss and negotiate a settlement. Initially, the wife’s Jijaji demanded Rs. 10,00,000 as compensation in return for a peaceful resolution. This amount was later increased to Rs. 12,60,000, the continued negotiations and adjustments between the parties involved. Despite the increased demands, the husband showed a willingness to resolve the matter amicably.
The negotiations proceeded through several stages and were prolonged, as both parties sought a resolution that would address their respective needs and expectations. During this period, the husband filed a Criminal Miscellaneous Petition before the Hon’ble Patna High Court seeking quashing of the criminal complaint alleging dowry harassment. The Hon’ble High Court thereafter referred the matter to the Patna High Court Mediation Centre to facilitate an amicable settlement between the parties.
The intervention of the Mediation Centre played a significant role in bringing the parties closer to a resolution. After extensive discussions and mutual adjustments, the husband agreed to pay a sum of ₹16,00,000/- (Rupees Sixteen Lakh only) as part of the settlement.
In addition to the financial settlement, the husband also agreed to file a petition for a consent divorce before the Principal Judge of the Family Court in Muzaffarpur. A consent divorce is a legal process in which both parties mutually agree to dissolve the marriage. This type of divorce is often seen as a less contentious option, as both parties are able to come to a resolution without the need for a lengthy trial.
The Final Agreement:
The settlement reached through the mediation process ensures a lawful and final resolution to the dispute between the parties. Both sides have agreed to move forward with the divorce, and the financial settlement of Rs. 16,00,000 serves as compensation for the wife, addressing the demands made by her Jijaji and ensuring that both parties can part ways peacefully.
It is important to note that while the husband has signed the register at the Dispute-Eater, the wife has indicated that she will sign only once the dispute is fully and permanently resolved by the court. This condition reflects the wife’s cautious approach, as she wants to ensure that the legal proceedings are concluded in a manner that guarantees the permanence and fairness of the settlement.
Conclusion:-
The parties have resolved their prolonged matrimonial dispute through mediation, resulting in a lawful, final, and amicable settlement. The matter shall attain finality upon approval of the consent divorce by the competent court. The settlement, facilitated by the Patna High Court Mediation Centre with the assistance of the Dispute-Eater. In This way the dispute between the parties has now come to the Full-Stop.