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2017 0 Supreme(SC) 291 : Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Section 24, the quantum of maintenance pendente lite depends on the status of the parties, the sufficient independent income of the applicant, and the capacity of the spouse to pay. Merely because the wife is educated and able to support herself is of no relevance, nor is the financial position of her parents. In this case, the wife was not having a permanent employment or permanent source of income at the relevant time, and the High Court''''s award of 60,000/- per month was reduced to 25,000/- as it was considered on the higher side. This establishes that financial self-sufficiency of a spouse, particularly if they lack a permanent income, does not automatically disentitle them to maintenance pendente lite, but the court must consider the actual financial capacity and status of both parties.Checking relevance for Parvin Kumar Jain VS Anju Jain...
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2025 4 Supreme 176 : The court held that permanent alimony should be determined based on a balanced consideration of various factors, including the wife''''s independent income, assets, reasonable needs, and her standard of living during the marriage. The court emphasized that the wife''''s entitlement to maintenance must be decided based on factors applicable to her and not solely on the husband''''s income or what he paid to his ex-wife. In this case, the petitioner-wife had an independent monthly income of Rs. 55,000, fixed deposits worth Rs. 25 lakh, recurring deposits, National Saving Certificates, PPF balance, and bank balances totaling over Rs. 67 lakh. She also owned a residential flat in Pune that she rented out, and she did not suffer from any medical conditions requiring treatment. The court concluded that her financial position and independent sources of income were sufficient to support her standard of living, and therefore, the principle of no alimony for a financially self-sufficient independent spouse was applied. The court ultimately awarded a lump sum of Rs. 12 crores as permanent alimony, which was considered a full and final settlement, recognizing her financial independence and the absence of any need for ongoing maintenance.Checking relevance for Sau. Jiya VS Kuldeep...
2025 3 Supreme 358 : The court explicitly rejected the argument that a financially self-sufficient spouse is not entitled to alimony. It held that even if the wife is earning (from a salon), this does not bar her from receiving maintenance. The court emphasized that the determination of maintenance must assess whether her income suffices to maintain a lifestyle similar to that experienced during the marriage. In this case, the wife''''s income of Rs. 2,00,000 per month was deemed unsubstantiated and exaggerated, and the court found the husband''''s disclosure of income to be misleading. The court awarded a one-time settlement of Rs. 10,00,000/- to the wife, stating that this amount would cover all pending and future claims and serve the purpose of equity and justice, despite her independent income. This demonstrates that financial self-sufficiency does not automatically disqualify a spouse from receiving alimony, especially when the standard of living during marriage was high and the wife''''s income is not proven or sufficient to maintain that standard.Checking relevance for Ramesh Chand Daga VS Rameshwari Bai...
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2022 0 Supreme(Bom) 1612 : The court held that possession of qualifications alone cannot be a reason to deny interim maintenance, and the capability to earn does not automatically disqualify a spouse from maintenance. The court emphasized that mere capability to earn is not sufficient; there must be concrete proof of actual employment or income. The court also distinguished between the ability to earn and actual earning, noting that the Apex Court in Shailja (supra) ruled that merely because a wife is capable of earning, it cannot be a reason to reduce maintenance awarded by the Family Court. Therefore, a financially self-sufficient or independent spouse is not automatically disqualified from receiving alimony if they lack actual income or employment, especially when the other spouse has a significantly higher income.Checking relevance for Sweta Verma, Wife Of Rajesh Kumar Verma vs Rajesh Kumar Verma, Son Of Late Brahmdev Prasad Verma...
2025 0 Supreme(Jhk) 910 : The court held that a spouse who is financially self-sufficient and independent is not entitled to alimony. This principle is supported by the Supreme Court''''s judgment in Rajnesh Vs. Neha (2021) 2 SCC 324, which states that the plea of the wife being educated and capable of supporting herself is not an automatic bar to maintenance, but the court must consider the factual situation, including whether the wife has independent income sufficient for her support. The court emphasized that maintenance is not awarded to a spouse who is financially independent and capable of maintaining herself, as the objective of alimony is to prevent destitution, not to provide financial benefit to a self-sufficient spouse. The trial court''''s failure to consider the financial status and independent income of the respondent was a key reason for setting aside the alimony award.
