Bench was hearing a matrimonial dispute and maintenance matter

Justice Gavai: In such matters getting freedom is the best thing. In Nagpur, I had seen where boy who went to US, for an unconsummated marriage he had to pay Rs 50 lakhs. Not even one day of living together, that’s the arrangement. I have openly said Domestic Violence, 498a are among the most abused provisions. My brothers may agree.

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Bench was hearing a matrimonial dispute and maintenance matter

Justice Gavai: In such matters getting freedom is the best thing. In Nagpur, I had seen where boy who went to US, for an unconsummated marriage he had to pay Rs 50 lakhs. Not even one day of living together, that’s the arrangement. I have openly said Domestic Violence, 498a are among the most abused provisions. My brothers may agree.