Supreme Court of India
ANAND KUMAR GUPTA VS. NISHA KUMARI on 28 October 2026
ITEM NO.30
COURT NO.16
SECTION XVII-B
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.32059-32060/2026
[Arising out of impugned final judgment/order dated 09.06.2026 in FADB No.39/2022 and judgment/order dated 06.07.2026 in FADB
No.39/2022 passed by the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi]
ANAND KUMAR GUPTA
PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
NISHA KUMARI
RESPONDENT(S)
IA No.272608/2026 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE
IMPUGNED JUDGMENT
IA No.272606/2026 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.
Date : 28.10.2026 These matters were called on for hearing today.
CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH
HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUNITA AGARWAL
For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Utkarsh Krishna- 4328, AOR
For Respondent(s) : Mr. Kaushik Laik- 2266, AOR
Mr. Ashay Kaushik, Adv.
Mr. Shashank Tiwari, Adv.
Mr. Sandeep Yadav, Adv.
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O R D E R
1. Heard learned counsel for both sides. The parties are ad idem that the matters be referred for mediation and conciliation before the Supreme Court Mediation Centre.
2. In such circumstances, the parties are directed to appear before the Coordinator, Supreme Court Mediation Centre on 19.11.2026 at 11:00 a.m. for mediation and conciliation.
The
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a Mediator/Conciliator to enable the parties to make an effort to settle the matters amicably.
Digitally signed by NAVEEN D Date: 2026.10.28 17:55:51 IST
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3. Initially, the parties are permitted to appear virtually, and thereafter, as per the directions of the learned Mediator/Conciliator.
4. If the learned Mediator/Conciliator requires the physical presence of the respondent-wife, all expenses towards travel, lodging, and boarding for her shall be borne by the petitioner-husband.
5. Learned counsel for the respondent has brought to the notice of this Court that interim maintenance of 5,000/- ₹ (Rupees five thousand only) per month awarded in the proceedings initiated by the wife under Section 498A IPC, etc. has not been paid since 2022 till the date of the decision. Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the said amount will be paid during the proceedings before the learned Mediator.
6. List the matters on 20.01.2027 along with mediation and conciliation report. (D. NAVEEN) (MAYA KUMARI) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)