Court Denies Maintenance to Woman Earning More Than Husband
A Mumbai court refused to grant maintenance to a woman earning more than her husband. However, it ordered the husband to pay child support despite his denial of paternity.
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Mumbai Court Rejects Wife’s ₹1 Lakh Maintenance Plea, Cites Her Qualifications as Dentist
A Mumbai court rejected a woman’s request for ₹1 lakh in monthly maintenance from her husband, noting that she is qualified to work as a dentist. However, the court awarded ₹20,000 per month for the maintenance of their two children.
Mumbai Court Sentences Man to 1.5 Years for Calling Minor Girl “Item”
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Court Denies Maintenance to Woman Earning More Than Estranged Husband
In an unusual ruling, a Mumbai court denied interim maintenance to a 36-year-old woman from Tardeo, who earned more than her estranged husband. Despite her higher income, the court did order the husband to pay child support.