A case for maintenance u/s 125, permanent alimony and challenge to divorce in high court was lodged by wife against husband after divorce by a lower court. The matter was sent to mediation. The matter was not settled. Thw case was sent back to court. Judge asked to settle in between parties settled for an amount. Settlement MOU was signed. However now the wife feels that it was better to take monthly maintenance as she is 44 years and cannot remarry also she will not be able to spent her entire life on the settled amount. Two cases one in high court and other for maintenance have been taken back. One case of alimony remains. Now the wife wants to return the amount and recontest for maonthly maintenance. What should the wife do in this scenario should she settle with the amount she has received or can she revoke the settlement. she is ready to give back the amount received by her to husband and ask for monthly maintenance. Is it possible to revoke the MOU now what are the consequences of the same. The settlement amount is just 10 lacs whereas the husbands monthly income is 50000/- and he is a government employee entitled to receive pension.
