FIRST LAW

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Mediation / Conciliation - Custody of Children - Report given by the Counsellor - the normal principle of confidentiality will not apply in matters concerning custody or guardianship issues. [Para 28]

Divorce - Mediation - Settlement – Husband paid Rs. 1.5 crores to Wife and Rs. 1.5 crores for the welfare of the child - Another sum of Rs. 1.5 crores, for the purchase of a flat also paid to Wife - Criminal proceedings pending against the ­husband quashed – Divorce Granted.