MP Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹5,000 Maintenance to Husband
A family court in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has ordered a woman to pay ₹5,000 per month as maintenance to her husband. The woman, who runs a beauty parlour, was directed to provide financial support after her unemployed husband claimed that she had forced him to quit his studies.
Case Background
The petitioner, Aman Kumar, a 23-year-old from Ujjain, stated that he married Nandini in July 2021 after she allegedly threatened self-harm. He claimed that after the marriage, his wife and her family harassed him and prevented him from continuing his education. As a result, he left their home and moved back with his parents in September 2021.
Nandini later reported Aman as missing, while Aman filed a complaint against her family, accusing them of mistreatment. He also sought a divorce and maintenance in family court.
Court Ruling and Observations
The court found that Nandini, a 22-year-old graduate, was running a beauty parlour in Indore while Aman remained unemployed after quitting college. During the hearing, Nandini initially claimed she was jobless and that Aman was working. However, the court identified inconsistencies in her statements and rejected her plea.
As a result, the court ordered her to pay ₹5,000 per month in maintenance to Aman. Additionally, she was directed to cover certain litigation expenses.
Legal Perspective on Maintenance
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, both men and women have the right to claim maintenance after separation. This case reinforces that financial support obligations apply to both spouses, depending on their economic circumstances.
In 2020, a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Supreme Court, advocating for gender-neutral and religion-neutral laws for maintenance and alimony. The case is still under review.
Future Course of Action
Nandini stated that she wanted to save her marriage and intended to challenge the court’s order in a higher court. She claimed she had withheld certain details in court, which she planned to disclose in her appeal.
This ruling stands as a notable case where a woman has been directed to pay maintenance to her husband, emphasizing that financial responsibility in marriage is not limited to one gender.
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