Such Kind Gestures Are Rare Now, We Appreciate It: Supreme Court Praises Woman Who Waived Alimony, Grants Mutual Consent Divorce

The Supreme Court granted a mutual consent divorce while praising the woman for voluntarily waiving alimony and all financial claims. The Bench remarked, “We appreciate this kind gesture, which is very rare nowadays,” acknowledging her fairness in the settlement.

Supreme Court Orders BCI Probe Into ‘Ghost Lawyers’ Over Alleged Forged Settlement in Property Dispute

The Supreme Court has directed the Bar Council of India to investigate allegations of “ghost lawyers” who allegedly forged a settlement in a property dispute, falsely represented a party, and secured an order favouring the opposing side.

‘Complete Justice’: SC Dissolves Couple’s ‘Irretrievably Broken’ Marriage, Orders 13 Lakh Compensation

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.