Gudivada Seshagiri Rao Vs Gudivada Ashalatha 2025 INSC 195 - Irretrievable Breakdown Of Marriage

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 - Section 13B - The legislative intent behind incorporating sub-section (2) to Section 13-B is to enable time to the parties to introspect and consider their decision to separate, before a second motion is moved; when a decree of divorce is sought on a joint petition filed by the parties. (Para 5)

Constitution of India - Article 142 - Though grant of divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not a matter of right, but a discretionary remedy which has to be exercised with great care and caution, keeping in mind several factors ensuring that ‘complete justice’ is done to both parties. (Para 6)