Breakup Between Consenting Adults Cannot Lead to Criminal Proceedings: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, the family court addressed a divorce petition filed by Mr. Ravi Kumar and Mrs. Priya Kumar, who sought dissolution of their marriage. The petition, filed in 2024, was contested by the respondent, Mrs. Priya Kumar, but ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the petitioner after considering the circumstances and the application of the relevant law. Overview…