The Bombay High Court has directed a working woman to pay Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance to her ailing, unemployed ex-husband, emphasizing that the Hindu Marriage Act’s term ‘spouse’ includes both husband and wife.
The Supreme Court ruled that a working wife with a sufficient salary is not entitled to maintenance, but awarded maintenance to the daughter. The decision highlights the court’s stance on financial independence and child support.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that women in long-term live-in relationships are entitled to maintenance after separation, even without legal marriage. This landmark decision highlights the rights of partners in live-in relationships.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a woman’s application under the Domestic Violence Act remains valid even if her marriage is declared null and void. This decision reinforces the protection available to women in domestic relationships.
Explore the Gujarat High Court’s approach to assessing the income of self-employed individuals in the unorganized sector during maintenance pleas. Understand the legal challenges and the necessity of guesswork in determining true income.
Learn how the Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife’s educational qualifications do not automatically mean she can support herself, resulting in an increased maintenance allowance. This case highlights important considerations in maintenance pleas under Section 125 CrPC.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a woman to pay Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance to her unemployed ex-husband due to his medical conditions. The court highlighted the inclusive term “spouse” in the Hindu Marriage Act, covering both husband and wife.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a man’s divorce after his wife refused to live with his elderly mother and mentally ill sister, citing this as cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. The court directed the husband to pay ₹5 lakh in interim alimony.
A Delhi court denied maintenance to an MBA graduate wife, ruling that she is capable of earning a living. The court emphasized that maintenance is not an absolute right and depends on the ability to sustain oneself. Read more about this significant decision.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that deductions such as provident fund and loan repayments are not allowable when calculating maintenance payments. Understand the implications of this decision on alimony assessments.
