Filing Plea For Judicial Separation After Dismissal Of Divorce Petition Is 'Gross Abuse Of Process': Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized the filing of a plea for judicial separation immediately after the dismissal of a divorce petition as an abuse of process. The Court emphasized that parties cannot sequentially pursue divorce and then judicial separation petitions to prolong litigation. Such actions undermine the judiciary's role in resolving disputes efficiently and create unnecessary burdens on the legal system. The judgment reaffirms the importance of judicial resources and discourages misuse of legal remedies for tactical advantages.