09 May,2017 08:55 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The matrimonial dispute between India tennis ace Leander Paes and his estranged wife Rhea Pillai will now be heard by another apex court bench as Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Amitava Roy recused themselves yesterday
Rhea Pillai
The matrimonial dispute between India tennis ace Leander Paes and his estranged wife Rhea Pillai will now be heard by another apex court bench as Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Amitava Roy recused themselves yesterday.
As both Paes and Pillai failed to arrive at an amicable settlement, the bench observed, "Problem is that we can't force a settlement."
The bench decided to recuse from hearing the matter as Justice Mishra observed, "Since we have heard the matter in the chamber. We know so many things, it may influence."
Leander Paes
Senior counsel HA Ahmadi appearing for Paes told the bench, "I have full faith."
"It is not a question of faith, it is a matter of propriety," said Justice Mishra.
During the hearing, counsel for Pillai told the court that Paes was backing out of his earlier promise pay maintenance and has not done anything for providing her with a residence.
The top court had earlier the two to appear before its mediation cell to settle their dispute. However, attempts for an amicable settlement haven't succeeded so far.
