New Delhi, July 31 -- The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to dissolve the marriage of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah with his estranged wife Payal Abdullah after taking note of their submissions that they have "embraced freedom".
The apex court took note of the submissions of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the National Conference leader, that an application has been filed under Article 142 of the Constitution seeking dissolution of marriage as the parties have settled the matter.
"We will make it a part of our order and will dispose of it in terms of that," a bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said.
The bench will pass a formal order.
"Both of them have embraced freedom. It's all settled. (Article) 142 filed. Your lordships may grant divorce," Sibal told the bench.
"When did this application come on record?" the bench asked.
It was informed that the application was filed on July 22.
"All other matters will be withdrawn. It is all set out (in the application)," Sibal said.
The bench was hearing two pleas, including the one filed by Omar Abdullah seeking divorce on the grounds of cruelty.
In July 2024, the apex court had sought response from Payal Abdullah on Omar Abdullah's plea challenging an order of the Delhi High Court.
On December 12, 2023, the high court dismissed Omar Abdullah's plea seeking a divorce, saying there was no merit in his appeal.
The high court upheld the 2016 family court order refusing to grant a decree of divorce to him.
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