DR. NIRMAL SINGH PANESAR vs PARAMJIT KAUR PANESAR @ AJINDER KAUR PANESAR@ AJINDER K PANESA

The Supreme Court examined whether the irretrievable breakdown of marriage can be a sufficient ground for divorce under Article 142 of the Constitution of India, despite not being recognized under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case involved a dispute where the appellant sought divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion, and the courts had to consider the scope of Article 142 in granting relief. The Court emphasized the limited scope of Article 142 and upheld the importance of statutory grounds for divorce, dismissing the appeal. The judgment clarified the constitutional boundaries regarding divorce proceedings and the exercise of extraordinary powers under Article 142.