Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 16 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/s Yogesh Ahirrao & Associate (counsel Yogesh Ahirrao, Neeta Savale, L. Srinivasulu, Murugan S.) and Battu Priya alias Pulla Priya.
- Respondent: Ms. G. Sushmitha (counsel Kumar Abhishek, Santosh Kumar Yadav, Sravan Kumar Karanam).
- Dispute: Non‑payment of maintenance for the petitioner's son, Battu Shriansh, as ordered on 18 December 2024, which stipulated Rs.6,000 per month.
- Arrears: Rs.1,80,000 as of the petition date.
Final Outcome
- The respondent must deposit Rs.1,00,000 on or before 13 August 2026 and a further Rs.1,00,000 on or before 10 September 2026.
- Compliance with the first installment to be reported on 17 August 2026.
- Petitioner's counsel to furnish account details to the respondent for direct deposit.
- Parties directed to attempt an amicable settlement through mediation; the matter is referred to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre.
- First mediation meeting scheduled (virtual) on 31 July 2026 at 11:00 a.m.; the appointed mediator may require physical presence of the parties.
- Non‑compliance with the payment directions will be viewed very seriously by the Court.
Topics: Maintenance Order, Family Law