The Supreme Court has urged a decorated fighter pilot and his wife, who are embroiled in a matrimonial dispute, to resolve their issues amicably and not to treat each other as enemies. The court emphasized that both individuals are young and have a long life ahead, encouraging them to forgive, forget, and move forward.

The case involves a petition filed by the Air Force officer seeking the quashing of a First Information Report (FIR) lodged against him by his wife, who is an IIM graduate working with an IT firm. The officer, through his advocate, alleged continuous mental harassment by his wife and father-in-law, claiming they were misusing the law to ruin his life. He stated that his wife has been filing false complaints and cases in various courts against him and his family, and when those attempts failed, she resorted to filing complaints with senior officials of the Indian Air Force and the Ministry of Defence. He argued that the FIR was a misuse of the legal process and that continuing criminal proceedings would be unjust.

A bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar, while hearing the petition, observed that the case resembled an "enemy suit". They advised the couple to settle the dispute amicably and move on with their lives. The Supreme Court's advice highlights a growing concern about the misuse of legal provisions in matrimonial disputes and the importance of resolving conflicts through dialogue and understanding. The court's intervention underscores the need for couples to prioritize reconciliation and avoid unnecessary legal battles that can be detrimental to their well-being.

This is not the first time the Supreme Court has weighed in on marital disputes, with the court recently advising a man to heed his wife's concerns and not just his mother's, highlighting how giving more importance to the mother than the wife is often a trigger for discord. The court also stressed prioritizing children's well-being over personal conflicts.