'Love Deepens As We Grow Older': Kerala HC Grants Bail To 91-Yr-Old Man Accused Of Stabbing 88-Yr-Old Wife For Allegedly Suspecting He Had Illicit Affairs

Justice P. V. Kunhikrishnan observed that the 91-year-old should be allowed to live with his wife in his old age.

The petitioner's version was that he stabbed his wife as she insulted him by saying that he had illicit relationships with other ladies. He was booked for offences under Section 118(1), 109(1) of the BNS.

The Court while granting bail reminded the petitioner that in his old age, his wife will be his only strength.

“A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together, it is when imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences. Thevan and Kunjali should know that age does not dim the light of love, it only makes it shine brighter. Kunjali, who is 88 years old, even now loves her husband and that is why she is closely watching her husband, who is aged 91. As we grow older, our love for each other deepens”

Counsel for the Petitioner: Advocates Subi K., Bijeesh Krishnan

Counsel for Respondents: Adv. G. Sudheer (PP)

Case No: BA 5186 of 2025

Case Title: Thevan v State of Kerala

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 237