July 15th 2024.
The Supreme Court has recently taken action concerning a sensitive matter involving the marriage of National Conference leader Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife, Payal Abdullah. The court has asked for a response from Payal regarding a plea filed by Omar seeking a divorce on grounds of cruelty. The bench, consisting of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, has set a time period of six weeks for her to respond.
During the proceedings, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Omar Abdullah, stated that the marriage between Payal and Omar has been "dead" for the past 15 years as they have been living separately. A significant event in this case was when the Delhi High Court dismissed Omar's plea for divorce back in 2023, stating that his appeal had no merit. This decision upheld the family court's ruling from 2016, which denied Omar's request for a divorce.
The high court further stated that there was no evidence to support Omar's claims of cruelty and that he had failed to prove any act of cruelty, whether physical or mental, towards him. In 2016, the family court had also dismissed Omar's plea, citing a lack of evidence to support his claims of "cruelty" or "desertion" as grounds for divorce. The court noted that there was no proof of any circumstances that had caused the breakdown of their marriage and that the couple had remained in contact until the divorce petition was filed.
In his plea, Omar had claimed that his marriage had irretrievably broken down since 2007, and the couple had been living separately since 2009. The couple has two sons who are currently living with their mother. The petition also alleged that Payal had subjected Omar to unreasonable conduct, causing him pain and harassment.
In 2023, a single-judge bench of the Delhi High Court ordered Omar to pay Rs 1.5 lakh as monthly interim maintenance to his estranged wife and Rs 60,000 each for the education of their two sons, who are pursuing law. The court also observed that Omar has the financial capacity to provide a decent standard of living to his family and should not neglect his responsibilities as a father.
The court's decision came after Payal and her sons filed petitions against the lower court's 2018 orders, which granted them interim maintenance until they attained the age of majority. The judge noted that it was Omar's duty as a father to support his family and ensure their well-being. This case highlights the importance of upholding one's responsibilities and maintaining healthy relationships, especially within a family. The Supreme Court's decision in this matter will be awaited with great interest.
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