Supreme Court Mandate: Estranged Husband Ordered to Return Wife's Belongings

The Supreme Court has ordered a man to return his estranged wife's belongings within 24 hours, criticizing his withholding of her clothes and items since 2022. The bench addressed familial issues, allowing both parents to take their son to a temple for Diwali along with grandparents.

The Supreme Court has mandated a man to return all personal belongings to his estranged wife within 24 hours. This order comes with criticism, as the man had not permitted her to collect her clothes and personal items since 2022.

During a session on Friday, justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan expressed disappointment at the behavior, noting that despite marital disputes, such actions were unacceptable. They addressed the family's current dynamic, allowing both parents and grandparents to accompany their son to a temple for Diwali puja.

This decision underscores the importance of maintaining basic dignity and respect in relationships, even when marriages end unpleasantly. The couple, married in 2016 but separated in 2022, work in the insurance and banking sectors, respectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)