The Supreme Court of India invoked Article 142 to grant an instant mutual divorce, emphasizing that justice must be swift and compassionate. This landmark ruling highlights the Court’s evolving approach to mediation and matrimonial settlements.
Supreme Court upholds Allahabad HC’s guidelines giving 2-month arrest protection in dowry cases under IPC 498A. Orders IPS officer to publish apology for wrongful jail of husband and in-laws.
The Supreme Court of India ruled against a woman’s misuse of legal protections intended for domestic violence victims, quashing her FIR under Section 498A, which lacked specific evidence. The judgment highlighted the need for courts to scrutinize such cases, aiming to protect innocent family members and prevent retaliatory legal actions during divorce proceedings.
