Court Rules Wife Must Seek Employment Instead of Relying on Alimony
Shruti Mahapatra
A Delhi court has ruled that a qualified woman should not rely on alimony alone and must seek employment. The court emphasized that financial independence is crucial, even if the…
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Court Urges Woman to Seek Employment Instead of Relying on Alimony
A Delhi district court has ruled that a woman should seek employment instead of depending on alimony from her estranged husband. The decision underscores the importance of financial independence in…
Can an Unemployed Husband Be Ordered to Pay Alimony? Delhi Court Rules on Maintenance Case
A Delhi court has ruled that an unemployed husband can still be required to pay maintenance to his wife. The court affirmed that losing a job does not relieve a…
Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Alimony to Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court has upheld a lower court's decision requiring a woman to pay monthly alimony to her estranged husband. The court also instructed the headmaster of her school…
Supreme Court: Alimony Should Be Reasonable and Not a Punishment
The Supreme Court ruled that alimony must be reasonable and realistic, emphasizing that its purpose is not to punish but to ensure financial stability for the spouse after a failed…
Can Husbands Claim Alimony Under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that husbands can claim alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court emphasized that this provision is intended to benefit…
Delhi High Court: Wife Can’t Be Denied Maintenance for Occasional Adultery
The Delhi High Court has ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance after divorce, emphasizing that only repeated and cohabitating acts…
Pune Family Court Orders 78-Year-Old Woman to Pay Rs 25,000 Monthly Alimony to 83-Year-Old Husband
In an exceptional judgement, the Pune Family Court ordered a 78-year-old woman to pay Rs 25,000 monthly alimony to her 83-year-old husband. Learn about the details and implications of this…
Punjab & Haryana High Court: Wife Can Seek Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Even After Alimony
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that a wife can seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even after receiving alimony if she cannot maintain herself or her children.
Karnataka High Court: Alimony Ensures Financial Security, Not Punishment
The Karnataka High Court emphasized that the primary objective of alimony is to ensure the dependent spouse's financial stability and not to punish the other spouse. The court dismissed a…