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.
Yesterday, On 19th December, The Supreme Court emphasized the need for strict laws to protect women and said marriage should not be seen as a business deal. The bench pointed out that laws related to rape, criminal intimidation, and cruelty against married women are sometimes misused together, which has been criticized in earlier judgments. It called for steps to stop such misuse while ensuring fair treatment for real victims.
The Supreme Court dissolved a couple’s marriage, recognizing it had irretrievably broken down after failed mediation efforts. Citing constitutional discretion, the court emphasized the necessity of ending a non-functional marriage and ordered the husband to pay Rs 13 lakh in alimony and Rs 7 lakh for their daughter’s welfare.
The Supreme Court is set to review whether alimony can be awarded when a marriage is declared void under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Conflicting judgments have led to this matter being referred to a larger bench by a Division Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale. The issue will be resolved by a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court.