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SANJAY KAROL, MANOJ MISRA
Geeta Rani – Appellant
Versus
Amardeep – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background of divorce proceedings and related litigations. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. notice issued regarding alimony. (Para 6) |
| 3. criteria for determining permanent alimony. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. enhancement of permanent alimony amount. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 5. disposal of civil appeal with directions. (Para 11) |
ORDER
2. The Punjab and Haryana High Court, vide its judgement and order dated 2nd June 2022, confirmed the decree of divorce granted in favour of the Respondent-husband, as originally granted by the Family Court, Faridabad, in proceedings initiated by the latter, being “HMA No. 2341 of 2019” by judgement dated 14th December 2018. The High Court further ordered that the Respondent-Husband would pay the Appellant-wife a sum of Rs. 1 lakh as alimony. Aggrieved, she has approached this Court.
4. The divorce proceedings, the subject matter of the present appeal, were initiated by the Respondent-husband on 25 March 2013. In its pendency, protracted and acrimonious litigation ensued between the parties. In the proceedings under the DV act, the concerned court awarded Rs.2000 per month to the Appellant-wife. On 17th September 2016, she filed a petition under Section 125 of the Code
The Supreme Court emphasized that permanent alimony is to ensure dependent spouses are supported post-divorce, enhancing the amount to Rs. 5 lakhs due to inadequate initial award.
Divorce – A dead marriage must be given a decent quietus – There is no purpose in perpetuating a legal bond that has long ceased to have any substance.
The court established that prolonged separation and irretrievable breakdown of marriage justify granting a divorce and awarding permanent alimony.
Maintenance case - Permanent alimony - Appellant has an old ailing mother living with him and he has to take care of her medical treatment, which at times, entails substantial expenditure - Such asse....
Quantum of Permanent alimony – Post-divorce, wife is entitled to live a life consistent with standard of living she was accustomed to during subsistence of marriage – Obligation of husband to ensure ....
Permanent alimony should reflect a fair balance between the financial capacity of the paying spouse and the needs of the receiving spouse, promoting equitable outcomes in divorce settlements.
The court emphasized the necessity of considering financial status and reasonable needs when determining permanent alimony, referencing established criteria from prior judgments.
Decree of divorce is not under challenge not deem it necessary to go into the excruciating details as regards the allegations and counter allegation made by the parties in the divorce petition.
Permanent alimony decisions must be based on a comprehensive analysis of financial circumstances, marriage duration, and standards of living, not merely awarded without justified reasoning.
The court held that the existence of sufficient grounds for divorce must be demonstrated, alongside appropriate permanent alimony reflecting the spouse's standard of living prior to separation.
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