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1 : INTRODUCTION In a rare and decisive exercise of its constitutional powers, the Supreme Court of India brought closure to a decade-long matrimonial dispute involving 61 cases , granting divorce and quashing all pending proceedings between the parties. The judgment stands as a significant example of the Court’s use of extraordinary constitutional jurisdiction to achieve finality in protracted personal litigation . 2 : FACTUAL BACKGROUND Marriage solemnised in 1994 Relationship deteriorated over time, leading to: Multiple civil and criminal proceedings Litigation across trial courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court Total cases: 61 proceedings Nature of Cases Criminal complaints Domestic violence proceedings Writ petitions Contempt petitions Appeals 3 : SUPREME COURT PROCEEDINGS Bench comprising: B.V. Nagarathna Ujjal Bhuyan Key Development Matter reached Supreme Court via contempt proceedings Court initiated structured mediation and settlement discussions 4 : INVOCATION OF CONSTITU...

1 : INTRODUCTION In an extraordinary intervention, the Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance of the shocking hostage-taking of judicial officers in Malda, West Bengal, terming it a “complete failure of civil and police administration” and a direct assault on the rule of law. The Court characterised the incident as a “calculated and well-planned attempt to browbeat the judiciary” , raising serious constitutional concerns about judicial independence, law and order, and state accountability . 2 : FACTUAL BACKGROUND Incident occurred on April 1 in Kaliachak, Malda Seven judicial officers (including three women) were: Confined inside a BDO office Surrounded by protesters Held for nearly 10 hours Conditions Faced Denied food and water No immediate administrative intervention Released only around midnight Attacked with stones and sticks while exiting 3 : ROLE OF AUTHORITIES Despite urgent alerts: District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police did not reach on time High Court Ch...

 1: INTRODUCTION In a sharp rebuke to governmental litigation practices, the Supreme Court of India criticised the Union government for contributing to judicial backlog through routine and avoidable appeals . The Court imposed costs of ₹25,000 while dismissing a Special Leave Petition (SLP), highlighting the paradox of the State being both the largest litigant and a critic of judicial delays .  2: FACTUAL BACKGROUND Case concerned a CISF constable dismissed from service Charges included: Unauthorised absence for 11 days Alleged involvement in facilitating elopement of a colleague’s daughter Key Facts Absence occurred during sanctioned medical leave The woman involved: Appeared during inquiry Confirmed voluntary marriage with constable’s brother Stated no grievance  3: HIGH COURT FINDINGS The Punjab and Haryana High Court: Set aside dismissal order Directed: Reinstatement Continuity of service Division Bench Observations No perversity or illegality Punishment of dismissa...