In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has resolved a ten-year matrimonial dispute, describing it as a 'battle of Mahabharata.' The court annulled the marriage, emphasizing that it had completely broken down and was 'dead for all practical purposes.' Utilizing its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the court aimed to bring finality to the conflict, quashing over 80 ongoing legal cases initiated by the husband against his wife and her family, which the court deemed 'vindictive and vexatious.' To ensure financial security, the court ordered the husband to pay a consolidated sum of ₹5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD) for permanent alimony, child support, and litigation expenses, with a one-year timeline for payment. The court awarded custody of the couple's two sons to the wife, while granting the husband visitation rights under specific conditions. This ruling not only ends years of hostility but also sets a significant precedent in matrimonial law in India.