This document is a Supreme Court of India judgment concerning a divorce by mutual consent. It details the proceedings where both parties, represented by their counsel, stated they had complied with settlement terms. The court noted that a single judge cannot grant a divorce decree under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, read with Article 142 of the Constitution, without the Chief Justice's powers. The registry is directed to place the petition before the Chief Justice for further directions. This judgment is relevant for legal practitioners and individuals involved in divorce proceedings.
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