Case Title: Dr. Praveen R. Vs. Dr. Arpitha Date of Order: 31 August 2021 Case Number: Writ Petition No.19448 of 2015 Court: High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru Judge: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Krishna S. Dixit
Brief Facts: Dr. Praveen sought to annul his marriage with Dr. Arpitha, who filed for maintenance and litigation costs, which were rejected. The case involves allegations of perjury, false statements, and the conduct of both parties in ongoing matrimonial and related proceedings.
Decision: The Court set aside the impugned order and remitted the matter for fresh consideration, holding that the earlier rejection was premature and lacked proper examination of perjury and related issues. The court emphasized the importance of prompt action against perjury to preserve judicial integrity.
Law Settled:
- Perjury is a serious offense, and courts must act effectively and promptly to prevent and penalize it,,.
- The discretion to initiate proceedings for perjury lies with the Court, but such discretion must be exercised in accordance with rules of reason and justice,.
- Delay in addressing allegations of perjury can pollute the judicial process, and courts should discourage falsehoods in testimonies
