In May 2023, the Supreme Court of India granted couples the right to get divorce on the grounds of ‘irretrievable breakdown of marriage’ under of the Indian Constitution.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Article 142(1).
· Article 142(1) of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to pass any decree or make any order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it. This article is often invoked by the Supreme Court in cases where the existing laws are insufficient to provide a just outcome.
· In May 2023, the Supreme Court of India used its powers under Article 142(1) to grant couples the right to divorce on the grounds of 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage'. This means that if a marriage has broken down beyond repair and there is no possibility of reconciliation, the court can dissolve the marriage under this provision.

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· Article 132(1) deals with appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in constitutional matters.
· Article 122(1) relates to the courts not questioning the validity of proceedings in Parliament.
· Article 152(1) defines the extent of executive power of the Union.