The Delhi High Court revealed a sad reality where husbands force their wives to file execution petitions to delay court-ordered maintenance payments. This causes hardship for women and children depending on timely support.
The Delhi High Court condemned husbands who force their wives to file execution petitions to delay maintenance payments. Justice Asha Menon termed the petitioner’s actions as shameful and upheld the family court’s order.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a working woman to pay ₹10,000 in monthly maintenance to her unemployed, ill ex-husband. The court emphasized that both men and women are equally responsible for providing support under the Hindu Marriage Act.
