Supreme Court – Daily Orders
Priyanka Malik vs Pankaj Malik on 19 June, 2025
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
TRANSFER PETITION (C) NO. 1974/2024
PRIYANKA MALIK PETITIONER
VERSUS
PANKAJ MALIK RESPONDENT
O R D E R
1. We have heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. The
parties are also present in-person.
2. The petitioner-wife has filed the transfer petition seeking
transfer of divorce petition FCOP No. 1432 of 2022, titled “Pankaj
Malik vs. Smt. Priyanka Malik”, pending before the Family Court at
Malkajgiri, Telanagana to the Family Court at Barasat, 24 Parganas
(North), West Bengal.
3. In the course of the proceedings, this Court referred the
matter to the Supreme Court Mediation Center on 13.12.2024. In the
mediation proceedings, parties have arrived at a settlement. The
Settlement Agreement dated 09.06.2025 has been placed on record.
Thereafter,
Signature Not Verified the parties have filed a joint application under
Digitally signed by
JATINDER KAUR
Article
Date: 2025.06.24
11:00:11 IST
Reason:
142 of the Constitution of India for dissolution of
marriage in terms of the Settlement Agreement dated 09.06.2025.
4. The parties had solemnized their marriage on 01.12.2000.
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5. Because of unfortunate circumstances, the marital relationship
has broken down. Out of the wedlock, the couple has two daughters,
who are presently under the care and custody of the petitioner-
wife.
6. In terms of the settlement, the respondent-husband is required
to pay a total of Rs.1,25,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore Twenty Five
Lakhs) towards full and final settlement of all the present and
future claims for maintenance of the daughters. In this regard,
respondent has paid Rs. 20,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Lakhs) each to
the petitioner’s daughters, totalling Rs.40,00,000/- (Rupees Forty
Lakhs). The balance amount of Rs.85,00,000/- (Rupees Eighty Five
Lakhs) has been presented by the respondent to the petitioner in
the Court by way of a Demand Draft which has been acknowledged by
the petitioner.
7. In view of the settlement dated 09.06.2025, arrived at by and
between the parties, the following cases are hereby quashed:
“(i) Complaint Case No. 2692 of 2015 Dt: 16.10.2015
Pending before Ld. Judicial Magistrate, 2nd Court’ at
Barasat, 24 Parganas (N) Priyanka Malik Vs Pankaj Malik
(Next Date: 06.11.2025).
ii. Misc Case No. 79 of 2016 Dt: 15.02.2016 Priyanka
Malik Vs Pankaj Malik Pending before Ld J.M, 2nd Court
at Barasat, 24 Parganas (N) (Next Date: 01.09.2025).
iii. Misc Case no. 358 of 2016 Dt: 01.12.2015 Priyanka
Vs Pankaj Pending before Ld. Additional District Judge,
5th Court’ at Barasat, 24 Parganas (N) Priyanka Malik
Vs Pankaj Malik. (Next Date: 28.07.2025)iv. Criminal Appeal no. 37 of 2018 Pankaj Vs Priyanka
Pending before Ld District Judge at Barasat, 24
Parganas, Bengal, (Next Date 04.06.2024).
v. CRR No. 468 of 2018 pending on the file of Hon’ble
High Court of Kolkata, West Bengal.
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vi. CRAN No. 1083 of 2018, pending on the file of
Hon’ble High Court of Kolkata, West Bengal.
vii. CRAN No. 958 of 2018, pending on the file of
Hon’ble High Court of Kolkata, West Bengal.
viii. CRAN No. 959 of 2018, pending on the file of
Hon’ble High Court of Kolkata, West Bengal.
ix. C.C No. 2646 of 2018 State Vs. Priyanka & Another
Pending before ld. Metropolitan Magistrate, 13th Court,
L. B. Nagar, Ranga District, Hyderabad. (Next date
10.04.2024).
x. Case. No. O.P. No. 1733 of 2015 Pankaj Vs. Priyanka
(Case filed by Pankaj for custody of two daughters)
Pending before Family’ Court, L.B Nagar, Ranga Reddy
District, Hyderabad.
xi. Case No. 251 of 2015 Complaint lodged by Priyanka
with Nacharam P.S, Nacharam P.S. case was registered
against Pankaj, being FIR No 251 of 2015 U/s. 498-A,
406 IPC dated 17.08.2015 of PS Nacharam, Rachakonda,
Telangana State.”
8. In addition to the above, proceedings in FCOP No. 1432 of 2022
titled “Pankaj Malik vs. Smt. Priyanka Malik” pending before the
Family Court at Malkajgiri, Telanagana is also quashed.
9. Considering the above, the marriage between the parties is
hereby dissolved by invoking our powers under Article 142 of the
Constitution of India. The Registry to draw up a decree
accordingly.
10. The Settlement Agreement dated 09.06.2025 shall be treated as
a part of this Order which shall bind the parties henceforth.
11. We appreciate the fair stand taken by the parties. We also
place on record our appreciation of the efforts made by the learned
Mediator.
12. The transfer petition is, accordingly, disposed of.
13. The relevant courts/police stations shall mark closure of
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the cases/proceedings/complaints that are pending/lodged before
it, once this order is received.
14. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.
…………….J.
[UJJAL BHUYAN]
…………….J.
[MANMOHAN]
New Delhi;
June 19, 2025.
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ITEM NO.21 COURT NO.11 SECTION XII-A
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Transfer Petition(s)(Civil) No(s). 1974/2024
PRIYANKA MALIK Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
PANKAJ MALIK Respondent(s)
IA No. 145577/2025 – APPLN. UNDER SEC 142 OF THE CONSTITUTION R/W
SEC 13B OF H.M.A.
Date : 19-06-2025 This matter was called on for hearing today.
CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE UJJAL BHUYAN
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN
[PARTIAL COURT WORKING DAYS BENCH]
For Petitioner(s) :Mr. D. Abhinav Rao, AOR
Ms. Megha Shaw, Adv.
Mr. Raghav Bherwani, Adv.
Mr. Abhisek Das, Adv.
For Respondent(s) :Mr. Mohit D. Ram, AOR
Ms. Nayan Gupta, Adv.
Mr. Arnav Chaudhary, Adv.
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following
O R D E R
1. The transfer petition is disposed of in terms of the signed
order.
2. Pending application(s), if any, stand disposed of.
(JATINDER KAUR) (AVGV RAMU)
P.S. to REGISTRAR COURT MASTER (NSH)
[Signed order is placed on the file]