JUDGMENT :

A.Muhamed Mustaque, J.

Prologue: In the tradition-bound society of ours, the marital union is not a mere union of individuals but would extend to the union of two families. There is an expectation that spouses in such marital union would follow the traditions, aspirations and values cherished by the families. Marriage and family are two interlinked structures within the society. Each society in different parts of the world has its own ethos about marriage and family. However, all such societies share a common notion that the individuals’ union are for companionship, mutual respect and happiness. In an arranged marriage that we follow traditionally in our country, the choice for a woman is limited. They simply follow the guidance of parents or elders. In a rich family, they look upon professional status, wealth, etc., as a hallmark for such union. While digressing on this prologue, a thought comes to our mind is, are we really missing what is required for such marital union? Pompous and hedonist lifestyle culture brought marked changes to our outlook. The same is also reflected in the concept of marriage. If marriage is seen as a symbol to project status, without reflecting