Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage Cannot Benefit the Party Responsible for its Collapse: Supreme Court

In a crucial decision, the Supreme Court of India ruled on a long-pending matrimonial dispute between Prabhavathi @ Prabhamani (Appellant) and Lakshmeesha M.C. (Respondent). The case, under the Hindu Marriage Act, revolves around allegations of cruelty, the breakdown of the marital relationship, and financial compensation to the appellant-wife. Background of the Case: The marital discord began after the couple got married on November 10, 1991. Their son was born shortly…