In a remarkable ruling, the Supreme Court of India invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 to dissolve a long-standing matrimonial dispute and quash over 80 related criminal and civil cases between the parties. The Court described the prolonged litigation as a “matrimonial battle of Mahabharata,” highlighting how personal disputes had escalated into multiple proceedings, burdening both the parties and the judicial system. Observing that the marriage had irretrievably broken down, the Court held that continuing legal battles would serve no meaningful purpose and only perpetuate hostility. Exercising its power to do “complete justice,” the Court granted divorce and put an end to all pending litigations arising out of the matrimonial dispute. It emphasized that Article 142 can be used to bring finality to cases where strict application of law may not provide an effective remedy. The judgment underscores the need to prevent misuse of legal processes in matrimonial conflicts and reinforces the Court’s role in ensuring equitable and practical justice.