Vadodara man, 79, gets divorce, ₹47 lakh as alimony from wife

Vadodara man, 79, gets divorce, ₹47 lakh as alimony from wife 

Couple Had Conflicting Views On Morality

Tushar.Tere@timesofindia.com 23.10.2024 

Vadodara : Capping years of informal separation, a septuagenarian woman from a Vadodara business family and her 79-year-old husband settled for mutual divorce, with the latter receiving Rs 47 lakh from her towards alimony and lifetime maintenance. The family court in Vadodara recently approved the joint petition for divorce, filed by Parul and Darshan (both names changed). TOI has a copy of the petition. One of the reasons for the strained relationship was their conflicting views on “morality/ethics”. 

“The petitioners have vast differences and disagreements, and both have diametrically opposite views on matters, including boundaries and standards of morality/ ethics,” the petition stated. Darshan initially filed for divorce three years ago, citing desertion as they were living apart since 2009. Parul consented, on the condition that he also separate from their business, where he was a partner. 

Case records reveal that Parul claimed it was Darshan who chose to live separately and did not take responsibility for their daughters’ weddings. The petition also highlights that their family members attempted to reconcile the couple but failed. Parul paid Rs 47 lakh to Darshan as alimony, maintenance, and in exchange for relinquishing his rights to all movable and immovable assets. While Parul continues to reside in Vadodara, Darshan is now settled in Karnataka.