Recently, The Supreme Court of India has granted couples the right to divorce on the grounds of "irretrievable breakdown of marriage" under which Article of the Constitution?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Article 142(1).

The Supreme Court of India granted couples the right to divorce on the grounds of "irretrievable breakdown of marriage" under Article 142(1). This article empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for complete justice.

Information Booster:
● Article 142 ensures the Supreme Court's decisions are binding and enforceable.
● Irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not included in statutory divorce laws yet.
● The decision provides relief in long-pending matrimonial disputes.
● Helps streamline the legal process for mutual consent divorce.
● Reflects the Supreme Court’s role as the guardian of the Constitution.
● Promotes gender justice and fairness in marital laws.

Additional Information:

• (a) Article 141: States that Supreme Court decisions are binding on all courts.
• (b) Article 130: Deals with the seat of the Supreme Court.
• (c) Article 148: Relates to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.