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Clean Break Doctrine
Principles of Natural Justice & Equity
Definition
An equitable principle applied in matrimonial disputes where courts grant a comprehensive, one-time lump-sum permanent alimony settlement to sever all financial ties between the divorced spouses, preventing recurring litigation.
Example
In K. Srinivas Rao v. D.A. Deepa, the Supreme Court directed the payment of a single lump-sum alimony of ₹15 lakh to achieve a clean break between the parties and bring an end to protracted matrimonial battles.