Invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court dissolved an irretrievably broken marriage, holding that its continuance would only prolong agony. The Court granted divorce despite trial and High Court findings, stressing complete justice over rigid statutory grounds of law.
The Delhi High Court upheld a rape case against an accused who married the complainant, citing a concerning trend of false accusations that burden the legal system. The judge emphasized that dismissing the case could encourage misuse of justice, ultimately harming genuine victims and undermining societal trust in such allegations.
The Supreme Court, while hearing a case of marital discord, emphasized that the failure of a marriage does not signify the end of life. Exercising its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Court granted the couple a divorce. Additionally, it put an end to all pending legal proceedings between them. The ruling highlights the Court’s approach in resolving matrimonial disputes with a focus on justice and closure.
Uttarakhand: The Uttarakhand High Court sought a response from the state government within six weeks regarding multiple petitions challenging the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief Justice G Narender, while hearing one such petition on Friday, observed that anyone facing action under the UCC in the meantime could approach the court for relief.