Who is Payal Nath: Wife of Omar Abdullah former Chief Minister of Jamm

Payal Nath: Wife of Omar Abdullah former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir

Omar Abdullah, the former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, is married to Payal Abdullah (née Nath). The couple tied the knot on September 1, 1994, but they have been living separately since 2009 and officially confirmed their separation in 2011.

Background on Payal Abdullah

Birth Date: June 6, 1973
Profession: Businesswoman, operating a travel business and owning a mineral water brand.
Family: Payal is the daughter of a retired army officer, Major General Ram Nath. She comes from a Sikh family with roots in Lahore, Pakistan.

Current Legal Situation

Omar Abdullah has been involved in a protracted legal battle regarding their divorce. He filed for divorce citing cruelty and has faced challenges in proving his claims in court. The Delhi High Court dismissed his plea for divorce in December 2023, stating that the allegations were vague and unsubstantiated. As of now, the Supreme Court has issued a notice to Payal Abdullah regarding Omar appeal for divorce and has directed both parties to consider mediation124.

Omar Abdullah Children

Omar and Payal have two sons, Zamir and Zahir, who currently reside with their mother in Delhi. The custody arrangements and maintenance payments have also been subjects of legal scrutiny, with Omar required to pay ₹1.5 lakh per month as maintenance to Payal and additional amounts for their children education