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 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.
The Bombay High Court has directed a working woman to pay Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance to her ailing, unemployed ex-husband, emphasizing that the Hindu Marriage Act’s term ‘spouse’ includes both husband and wife.
