Bombay High Court Orders Wife to Pay Maintenance to Ex-Husband
Discover how the Bombay High Court ruled on a landmark case under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, directing a wife to pay alimony to her ex-husband after divorce.
Discover how the Bombay High Court ruled on a landmark case under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, directing a wife to pay alimony to her ex-husband after divorce.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a ruling requiring a school teacher to pay ₹3,000 in monthly alimony to her ex-husband. The court also ordered her employer to deduct ₹5,000 monthly from her salary due to unpaid maintenance.
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that an ex-husband is entitled to claim maintenance from his former wife under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, even after divorce. The court emphasized that the provision is meant to support the indigent spouse, regardless of the outcome of the marriage.