In a heated matrimonial dispute, Supreme Court’s CJI Gavai warned the mother, “Mediation or jail, your choice,” over alleged parental alienation, stressing, “You’re spoiling her mind; it will backfire.”
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.
Kerala High Court says most company law cases are actually family disputes masked as corporate issues. Court suggests mediation as a better solution in such matters.
Today, On 26th June, Matrimonial disputes often face delays due to a major “misunderstanding on the concept of mediation”, the Supreme Court observed, clarifying that mediation is not about forced reunion but about enabling peaceful, voluntary resolution between estranged partners.
The Delhi High Court referred a trademark dispute between Kushmanda Power Limited (KPL) and Ola Electric concerning the term “Bharat Cell” to mediation. Both companies lack registered trademarks for “Bharat Cell.” The court believes mediation is appropriate as trademark rights remain unsettled, with the next hearing in August 2025.
The SCAORA held a farewell ceremony for Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, highlighting his impactful leadership marked by integrity, justice, and transparency. Nikhil Jain praised Khanna’s inclusivity and advocacy for fundamental rights. In his farewell address, Khanna encouraged Advocates-on-Record to be confident in their cases and promote continuous learning and mentorship within the legal community.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta advocates for mediation as a quicker and more effective way to resolve legal disputes in India, emphasizing its benefits over traditional court processes. He suggests that smaller cases should prioritize mediation to alleviate court congestion, highlighting its potential to offer mutually agreeable solutions and reduce litigation pressures.
The Supreme Court has referred Prasanna Sankar and Dhivya Sashidhar’s high-profile marital dispute for mediation. The case gained attention after Sankar’s viral tweets alleging harassment and custody conflict. New Delhi: On Friday, the Supreme Court of India sent the matrimonial dispute between Prasanna Sankar, co-founder of tech company Rippling, and his wife Dhivya Sashidhar for […]
Justice B V Nagarathna addressed the evolving family structure in India, highlighting challenges within the legal system. Factors such as women’s financial independence and urbanization influence this change. She emphasized the need for mutual understanding in partnerships to resolve conflicts and noted that societal attitudes towards women must evolve to reduce family disputes and court cases.
The Supreme Court of India has decided to mediate a high-profile matrimonial dispute between Prasanna Sankar and his wife, Dhivya Sashidhar. Allegations of abusive messages, false police reports, and custody issues have emerged, with both parties denying accusations against each other and claiming mutual agreements regarding their child’s custody.
