A. RANJITHKUMAR VERSUS E. KAVITHA (SUPREME COURT) 2025 INSC 978
| COURT: | Supreme Court |
| JUDGES: | Sandeep Mehta J, VIKRAM NATH J |
| LEGISLATION(S): | Article 142 of the Constitution, Hindu Marriage Act |
| COUNSEL: | N. A |
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| There is no possibility of reconciliation between the parties. They have been living separately for nearly 15 years. There is no vestige of matrimonial relationship between them, and neither party has shown any inclination to resolve their differences. Furthermore, the husband has been remarried since 05.03.2017. In these circumstances, there is no purpose in continuing the legal relationship between the parties. The marriage has irretrievably broken down. | |
(i) It is evident that there is no possibility of reconciliation between the parties. They have been living separately since 2010, for nearly 15 years. There is no vestige of matrimonial relationship between them, and neither party has shown any inclination to resolve their differences. Furthermore, the appellant-husband has been remarried since 05.03.2017. In these circumstances, we see no purpose in continuing the legal relationship between the parties. The marriage has irretrievably broken down.
(ii) We are of the considered view that this is a fit case for granting divorce by invoking our powers under Article 142 of the Constitution. Accordingly, the marriage solemnized on 15.02.2009 stands dissolved.
(iii) We further deem it just and proper to award a onetime lump sum as permanent alimony to the respondent-wife and their son. It has been brought to our attention that the appellant-husband has not provided financial support during these years. Considering the financial status of both parties and the circumstances of the case, we direct the appellant to pay a sum of ₹1,25,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore Twenty-Five Lakhs only) as permanent alimony and all other claims of the wife would stand satisfied.