The Madras High Court observed that voluntary removal of the thali may, depending on the facts of a case, cause emotional anguish and amount to mental cruelty. However, the Court clarified that removal of the thali is not automatically a ground for divorce and must be assessed in context.
The Kerala High Court granted bail to 91-year-old Thevan, accused of stabbing his 88-year-old wife Kunjali amid marital tensions. Justice Kunhikrishnan emphasized compassion in legal decisions involving elderly couples, highlighting their enduring bond. The ruling focused on the importance of love and companionship in old age, transcending legal boundaries with a poetic touch.
