Key Points:
A doctor filed for divorce against his IT-engineer wife in Indore Family Court in February 2025 after marital disputes.
The couple appeared before Family Court Judge RK Jain on February 14 following court notices.
Court counselling encouraged dialogue, helping them reconsider separation.
They reconciled, exchanged roses in court, and withdrew the divorce petition.
Lawyers Krishna Kumar Kunhare and Rupali Rathore said the case highlights mediation and the cooling-off provision under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.
An emotional scene unfolded at the Indore Family Court on February 14, when a doctor and an IT engineer chose reconciliation instead of separation. The couple arrived for a scheduled hearing in an ongoing divorce case but left the courtroom together after withdrawing their petition.
In a symbolic gesture, they exchanged red roses inside the court premises and walked out smiling alongside their family members. Lawyers present described the moment as more than a legal resolution, calling it a restoration of a relationship.
According to High Court Advocate Krishna Kumar Kunhare, the husband, a doctor based in Indore, had filed a divorce petition in February 2025 alleging mental and physical harassment by his wife, an IT professional working in Delhi.
Following the filing, the court issued notices multiple times, requiring both parties to appear before the family court. The couple had been living separately, and the matter was progressing toward legal dissolution before the scheduled hearing on February 14.
During the hearing, Family Court Judge RK Jain heard both sides and advised them to reconsider their decision. Instead of immediately proceeding with legal separation, the judge encouraged communication and mutual understanding.
The counselling session helped the couple reflect on their relationship beyond the conflict. Gradually, the conversation shifted from accusations to acknowledgment of misunderstandings.
Moved by the discussion, both partners agreed to reconcile and formally withdrew the divorce petition, bringing the case to a close.
Advocate Rupali Rathore explained that the Indore Family Court prioritises counselling and mediation in marital disputes before granting divorce. The approach aims to resolve differences at an early stage whenever possible.
In this case, structured dialogue and judicial guidance helped the couple reach a mutual agreement and avoid permanent separation.
The couple married in November 2021 and have no children. The dispute escalated over time, eventually leading to legal action in 2025. After several court notices, they appeared together on Valentine’s Day, where reconciliation ultimately occurred.
Their decision demonstrated how legal proceedings sometimes create space for reflection rather than immediate termination of marriage.
The case also highlights provisions under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955:
Couples may file for divorce by mutual consent in district court
They must live separately for at least one year before filing
A cooling-off period of 6 to 18 months allows reconsideration
Either party can withdraw the petition during this period
After hearing both parties, the court grants divorce only if reconciliation remains impossible.
The couple chose dialogue over dispute and left together, illustrating how mediation can sometimes repair relationships rather than end them.
(Rh/ARC)
