The Supreme Court observed that “compelling a dead marriage to continue only perpetuates mental agony and societal burden,” while granting divorce under Article 142, citing irretrievable breakdown and loss of mutual respect.
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.
