An NRI doctor couple's marriage lasted a little over six months, but it took them 10 years and 18 legal cases to finally part ways. The matter wouldn't have ended if the Supreme Court had not intervened recently. It was resolved through court-assisted mediation and conciliation, and the parties finally reached a settlement. The apex court has disposed of all the couple's cases pending before the Kerala High Court and lower courts to pave the way for mutual separation.

Speaking to mid-day, Advocate Vipin Nair, who appeared for the petitioner/husband in the Supreme Court said, "Former Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph had recently emphasised the importance of the concept of court-assisted mediation in finding amicable solutions to complex matters, including matrimonial cases."