Wife's Financial Independence No Bar To Grant Alimony If It's Necessary To Secure Dignity & Social Standing Post-Divorce: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that in a suit for declaration of title, with further relief for possession, the limitation period of 12 years applies, not 3 years. The court’s decision clarified the applicable limitation period under the Limitation Act for such suits. The ruling was significant because it highlighted the distinction between suits for possession and other types of legal actions, such as those related to contract disputes, where a 3-year limitation period applies. This interpretation aligns with the intention to protect property rights and provide a reasonable time frame for litigants to assert claims over real property. The court emphasized the need for proper legal clarity in determining the right of ownership and possession.