Supreme Court: Estranged Daughter Cannot Claim Educational or Marriage Expenses from Father
The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that a daughter who chooses not to keep a relationship with her father cannot demand financial support from him for her education or marriage.
This decision came during a divorce case where the court granted the husband’s request for divorce, citing an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. The bench stated that while the daughter is free to choose her own path, she cannot expect financial help from a parent she is unwilling to maintain ties with.
The Court said:
“The daughter is about 20 years old and has shown no interest in keeping a relationship with her father. She has the right to make that choice, but she also cannot ask for money from him for her education or marriage. Therefore, she is not entitled to claim any expenses from the father.”
However, the Court ensured the mother received Rs. 10 lakh as permanent alimony, in full and final settlement. It noted that if the mother wants to support the daughter, she would have adequate funds to do so.
Initially, the Supreme Court had stated that the divorce would be granted only if the husband agreed to pay for the daughter’s education. But after an attempt at mediation between father and daughter failed due to a tense and unpleasant meeting, the court decided otherwise.
The judges emphasized that financial support from a parent must be accompanied by some form of relationship, especially when the child is legally an adult.
Case Summary:
Supreme Court Divorce Order – Daughter’s Financial Claim Rejected Due to Estranged Relationship
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