The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife can still claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even if she had earlier waived the right in an agreement. The Court said such waivers are invalid and upheld ₹30,000 monthly maintenance granted to her.
The Kerala High Court held that a wife can claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even if she had earlier waived the right through an agreement. The Court ruled such waivers invalid, stressing that a husband’s statutory duty to provide support cannot be avoided.
The Bombay High Court has upheld an order requiring a working woman to pay ₹10,000 monthly maintenance to her unemployed, ill ex-husband under the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife is entitled to maintenance even if she lives in her husband’s home, stating that she still needs financial support for living expenses, medicines, clothing, and education for their child.
The Delhi High Court ruled that failure to pay maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act should not lead to jail time, as the Act’s purpose is protection and support of victims—not punishment through incarceration.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that if a spouse is capable of earning but remains unemployed without valid reason, they should not expect the other spouse to bear the financial burden through maintenance.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a husband must earn more if he cannot afford court-ordered maintenance. The Court emphasized that legal, social, and economic duties require men to support their wife and children, even if they face other financial obligations.
A Mumbai court rejected a dentist wife’s request for ₹1 lakh monthly maintenance from her husband, stating she can work. However, the husband must pay ₹20,000 per month for their children.
The Bombay High Court ruled that under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, a financially dependent ex-husband can claim maintenance from his ex-wife after divorce.
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.
