Karnataka High Court Rules on Deductions for Maintenance Payments
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court clarified that certain deductions are not allowable when calculating maintenance payments to a wife. The court stated that only income tax and professional tax are compulsory deductions.
The petitioner had listed high amounts as deductions to reduce his maintenance obligations. However, the court emphasized that deductions for provident fund, house rent recovery, furniture recovery, loan repayments, LIC premiums, and festival advances cannot be considered when assessing maintenance amounts.
This ruling highlights the court’s stance on ensuring fair maintenance payments without excessive deductions that could undermine the support owed to a spouse.
