The Supreme Court granted a mutual consent divorce while praising the woman for voluntarily waiving alimony and all financial claims. The Bench remarked, “We appreciate this kind gesture, which is very rare nowadays,” acknowledging her fairness in the settlement.
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The Supreme Court today commenced a special week-long Lok Adalat, allowing media cameras inside courtrooms for the first time. Its aim is to settle pending cases and reduce backlog, with the first seven benches participating. The Chief Justice encouraged lawyers to bring suitable cases for amicable resolution, emphasizing the benefits of this informal, technology-driven method.
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Justice Amrita Sinha of the Calcutta High Court fined both the petitioner and defendant Rs 10,000 for involvement in a false post-poll violence case. The case, initially against individuals linked to the ruling party, was discovered to be fabricated. Both parties misled the court, leading to unnecessary proceedings, and the fines will be used to renovate women’s toilets in the High Court building.