In a significant update, the Orissa High Court has reduced the monthly maintenance amount for Tapaswini Dash from Rs. 17,000 to Rs. 10,000. This ruling comes as part of the ongoing legal battle between Tapaswini and her husband, Dr. Sumit Sahu, which has attracted widespread attention since 2020.
The case began when Tapaswini claimed that she had married Dr. Sumit Sahu in court on September 7, 2020, and lived with him at his home for six months. However, she alleged that her in-laws asked her to leave their house, stating they would solemnize the marriage according to Vedic traditions. Tapaswini was told to stay with her parents until the formal ceremony was conducted.
On November 22, Tapaswini, dressed in bridal attire, staged a protest outside Sumit’s home in Berhampur’s Brahmanagar locality, demanding to live with her husband. She, along with women activists, camped outside her in-laws’ home for 44 days, seeking justice.
The court initially directed the couple to reconcile and move into a rented accommodation for seven days, with the government covering the stay expenses and Sumit responsible for Tapaswini’s food and other necessities. However, during this time, Sumit went missing, and Tapaswini filed a missing person’s report, alleging that he had fled.
Sumit later released an audio statement denying the accusations. He stated that he had not absconded but was resting and searching for a suitable home to live with Tapaswini, as per the court’s orders. Sumit further alleged that Tapaswini was seeking publicity and had falsely portrayed his family as demanding money.
On February 2, 2022, the court ordered Sumit to pay Rs. 17,000 per month as maintenance to Tapaswini. However, Sumit’s family appealed, requesting to reduce the amount and arrange alternate accommodations for Tapaswini.
In a recent ruling, the Orissa High Court lowered the maintenance amount to Rs. 10,000 per month. The case continues to be a point of legal contention, with both parties presenting their side of the story.
This high-profile case remains ongoing, with the court set to decide the final outcome based on further proceedings. The reduction of maintenance signals a new phase in this prolonged dispute, and many are watching to see how the legal battle unfolds.
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