2010 Supreme(All) 2755

[2010(8) ADJ 14 (NOC)]
ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT
BEFORE : PANKAJ MITHAL, J.
SUNIL KUMAR SHARMA ....Appellant
Versus
Smt. MEERA SHARMA ....Respondent
(Second Appeal No. 862 of 2010, decided on 16th August, 2010)

Headnote:Hindu Marriage Act, 1955—Section 25—Permanent alimony—Granting of—Wife found to be guilty of cruelty—Decree for divorce passed against the wife on the ground of her adultery or cruelty—Grant of maintenance is a piece of social legislation and Courts vested with wide discretion in the matter of grant of permanent alimony—Mere cruelty or desertion on part of wife leading to decree of divorce, would not be criteria for refusing alimony to her.

       Order Accordingly.