The Supreme Court observed that no husband or wife can claim to be independent in a continuing marriage, stressing that matrimony means mutual dependence. The bench asked the estranged couple to reconcile for the sake of their young children.
The Supreme Court ended a marriage after 15 years of separation, invoking Article 142 to grant divorce. The husband must pay Rs 1.25 crore in five instalments as permanent alimony.
Today(on 11th June),Madras High Court, led by Justice Anita Sumanth, declines mediation for the dispute between ex-DGP Rajesh Das and IAS officer Beela Venkatesan, signaling a pivotal moment in their legal battle. The decision underscores the court’s stance against mediation, emphasizing the complexity of their conflict.
