SC Closes All Matrimonial Proceedings After Dissolving Marriage Under Article 142

Vishal Shah Vs Monalisha Gupta & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the Calcutta High Court’s order affirming the Judicial Magistrate’s direction to initiate extradition proceedings against the appellant in proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The Court also exercised its powers under Article 142(1) of the Constitution to dissolve the marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown, directed payment of permanent alimony of ₹25 lakh, ordered release of the appellant’s passport, and ...