Appeals disposed of in terms of the settlement agreement — ruling based on mutual agreement between Dr. Jasim Muhammed and Najala Nasar
In Short
This case involved a bitter legal fight between a husband and wife over child custody, maintenance money, and financial support after their separation. Instead of fighting through a long court battle, both parties sat down for mediation and reached a peaceful settlement where the husband agreed to pay a total of thirty-four lakh five thousand rupees. The Kerala High Court accepted this agreement and closed all the pending appeals accordingly.
The Parties
Party A: Dr. Jasim Muhammed
Party B: Najala Nasar and minor child Hessa
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Lal K. Joseph, Learned Advocate Mr. K.H. Ansar, Learned Advocate Mr. Joseph Kurian Vallamattam, Learned Advocate Mr. V.S. Shiraz Bava, Learned Advocate Mr. P.M. Zafarullah
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. K.M. Firoz, Learned Advocate Mr. S.Kannan, Learned Advocate Mrs. M. Shajna
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice J. Nisha Banu, Hon'ble Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen
What the Case Was About
This matter started as a series of disputes in a family court in Kozhikode involving a husband, his wife, and their young child. The wife had filed cases asking for past maintenance money and the custody of their minor daughter, while the husband also challenged those family court decisions through multiple appeals in the High Court. After years of legal back-and-forth, the High Court directed the couple to appear before the mediation center to see if they could resolve their personal differences outside a strict courtroom trial.
Judgment Date
22 September 2026
The Outcome
The appeals were disposed of in terms of a mediated settlement agreement signed by both parties, ending the long-standing family dispute without a contested court verdict.
What the Court Looked At
- The court noted that both parties personally appeared and were referred to the Kerala Mediation and Conciliation Centre.
- The court examined a written Memorandum of Agreement signed by the husband and wife and countersigned by their respective advocates.
- The court verified that the husband agreed to pay a total of thirty-four lakh five thousand rupees to cover maintenance and divorce-related compensation.
- The court recorded that the mother would have permanent custody of the minor child, with specific arrangements for the father to visit the child on alternate Sundays at a local mall.
- The court acknowledged the husband's agreement to withdraw his pending custody appeal.
"The subject matter in dispute between the parties have been settled as per the Memorandum of Agreement... these appeals are disposed of in terms of the Memorandum of Agreement."
What This Means For You
Lengthy family court battles over maintenance and child custody can take an immense emotional and financial toll on everyone involved, including young children. In this case, the turning point happened when both sides chose to step away from hostile litigation and use court-backed mediation to talk through their differences and reach a financial compromise. If you find yourself trapped in a bitter domestic dispute, remember that finding a negotiated middle ground can sometimes bring closure much faster than fighting through years of appeals. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps when you are trying to navigate stressful family disputes.
You Still Have Options
If you are dealing with a stressful family court battle, facing unexpected maintenance claims, or trying to figure out child visitation rights, it can feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. You do not have to figure out the next legal step all by yourself, and exploring a settlement or getting a second opinion might completely change your path forward. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. (Please note: Setback Solutions is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or guarantee any specific outcome.)