D.VELUSAMY vs D.PATCHAIAMMAL

The Supreme Court held that the Family Court's declaration regarding the marital status of Lakshmi, who was not a party to the proceedings, is null and void as it violates the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that without notice to Lakshmi, the findings of the Family Court and the High Court regarding the appellant's marriage to the respondent cannot stand. The judgment of the Madras High Court was set aside, reinforcing the necessity of including all relevant parties in marital disputes under Section 125 Cr.P.C.