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.
Divya, a CPI(M) member, faces allegations of abetting the suicide of ADM Naveen Babu after suggesting during a farewell that he accepted a bribe for a petrol pump NOC. A Thalassery court denied her anticipatory bail, arguing her comments caused Babu mental distress, leading to his death. She defends her intentions as aimed at addressing corruption.
A man petitioned the Delhi High Court today (22nd Oct) for a medical examination of his wife, claiming she concealed her transgender identity, leading to emotional distress and legal complications. He argues that the rights of both spouses in marriage are interdependent, and seeks to avoid maintenance and domestic violence allegations based on her gender status.