In its judgment of 27 May 2026, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to grant a divorce for…
In Salil Dhawan v. Priyanshi Ghai, the Court found no prospect of reconciliation and directed that a decree be drawn up upon proof of the required payment. Dhananjay Rathi…
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In its judgment of 27 May 2026, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to grant a divorce for irretrievable breakdown after the spouses had lived separately for over eight years. Which case was it?
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In Salil Dhawan v. Priyanshi Ghai, the Court found no prospect of reconciliation and directed that a decree be drawn up upon proof of the required payment. Dhananjay Rathi and Ramanuj Kumar were separate applications of the power. Shilpa Sailesh set out the governing principles.
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