In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of India ended the marriage between Neha Lal and Abhishek Kumar, saying the relationship was beyond repair. The decision, given by Judge Rajesh Bindal on January 20, 2026, points to a ten-year-long series of legal fights between the couple.
Neha and Abhishek got married on January 28, 2012, but separated just 65 days later. Since April 2, 2012, they have lived apart, caught up in many legal battles. The couple's inability to work things out, even after trying mediation, led to the court stepping in.
"A strong marriage is built on tolerance, adjustment, and respecting one another." — Supreme Court Observation
Neha Lal and Abhishek Kumar have filed over 40 cases against each other, including divorce requests and criminal complaints. These cases have been in various courts in Delhi, Lucknow, and Ghaziabad. Many cases have been thrown out, but some are still ongoing.
Judge Rajesh Bindal, referring to a previous important case (Shilpa Sailesh vs Varun Sreenivasan), used the court's special power under Article 142 to end the marriage because it couldn't be saved. The court said there was no good reason to keep the marriage going given the situation.
"Couples who are fighting cannot use the courts to continue their battles." — Judge Rajesh Bindal
While the court dismissed most ongoing cases, it allowed cases related to lying in court to continue. These include several applications under certain legal sections, as the court stressed the importance of keeping the justice system clean.
The Supreme Court decided to end the marriage between Neha Lal and Abhishek Kumar because it was beyond repair after years of legal battles. The court used its special powers to make this decision, emphasizing that the marriage should not continue given the circumstances.
