J&K CM Omar, his estranged wife Payal finally get divorced

JAMMU, August 1; The chief minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife Payal reached a settlement to end their marriage and have jointly sought a divorce by mutual consent under Article 142 of the Constitution.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Omar Abdullah, told a bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe of the Supreme Court that the couple had resolved all their disputes through mediation and had filed an application under Article 142 seeking dissolution of their marriage.

“Both of them have embraced freedom. It’s all settled. Lordships may grant divorce. All other matters will be withdrawn,” Sibal told the court.

The bench was informed that the joint application under Article 142 had been filed on July 22.

Justice Narasimha said the Supreme Court would pass orders in terms of the settlement reached between the parties.

Sibal also informed the court that both sides had agreed to withdraw all cases filed against each other as part of the settlement. Justice Narasimha said the court would record those submissions in it.

“That’s good. We will dispose of it on those terms,” the court said.