Shilpa Sailesh vs Varun Sreenivasan

The Supreme Court examined the scope of its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution in relation to waiving or reducing the period of six months mandated for second motion under Section 13-B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1956. The Court clarified that it has the authority to do so in appropriate cases, reaffirming the judicial discretion under Article 142. The judgment emphasizes the importance of judicial flexibility in matrimonial disputes to serve the interests of justice. The Court's decision aims to streamline proceedings and prevent unnecessary delays in divorce cases.