Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 to Dissolve an Irretrievably Broken Marriage

9 August 2026 · 2 min read

Considering the parties' long period of separation, multiple pending litigations, and the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to dissolve the marriage and award permanent alimony, bringing an end to all litigation between the parties. (Salil Diwan v. Priyanshi Ghai, SLP (C) No. 971 of 2025)

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