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- Section 36 - Indian Divorce Act, 1869
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Provides for interim maintenance and alimony pendente lite during divorce proceedings, ensuring financial support to the spouse seeking maintenance pending the final judgment A. Savitha Ujwala VS M. R. Venkatagiri - Madras, CAROLINE PERPETUA EARDLEY VS GLENN B. EARDLEY - Karnataka, JAYANT VS ASIT KUMAR - Orissa, KAUSHALYA SINGHA VS A. K. SINGHA - Delhi, Leelavathy VS Sundar Athmaseelan - Madras, S R AROKIARAJ Vs MRS ANTHONY RITA - Karnataka, SHINSE P.AUGUSTINE Vs SINI JOSEPH - Kerala, William Parry Jahans VS Alexandria Louise Jahans - Calcutta, Leelavathy VS Sunder Athmaseelan - Madras, Rajendra Prasad VS Radhabai - Madhya Pradesh.
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Main Points and Insights
- Entitlement to Maintenance: Section 36 enables a spouse, typically the wife, to petition for interim maintenance, considering her financial needs and circumstances, including her income status and residence (e.g., whether abroad like Japan) A. Savitha Ujwala VS M. R. Venkatagiri - Madras, Leelavathy VS Sundar Athmaseelan - Madras, KAUSHALYA SINGHA VS A. K. SINGHA - Delhi.
- Factors for Determination: Courts evaluate the financial position of both parties, including income, assets, and liabilities, to decide the quantum of interim support JAYANT VS ASIT KUMAR - Orissa, KAUSHALYA SINGHA VS A. K. SINGHA - Delhi.
- Legal Interpretation: Courts have emphasized the purpose of Section 36—to provide immediate financial relief during ongoing divorce proceedings—highlighting its protective intent for spouses lacking independent income KAUSHALYA SINGHA VS A. K. SINGHA - Delhi.
- Disputes and Challenges: Cases involve disputes over residence, entitlement, and the amount awarded, with courts scrutinizing the circumstances to ensure just maintenance orders Leelavathy VS Sundar Athmaseelan - Madras, S R AROKIARAJ Vs MRS ANTHONY RITA - Karnataka.
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Application in Different Contexts: The section has been applied in both civil and religious (Christian) marriage contexts, with courts consistently affirming the provision’s applicability for interim support S R AROKIARAJ Vs MRS ANTHONY RITA - Karnataka.
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Analysis and Conclusion
- Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, is a crucial provision ensuring spouses receive interim financial support during divorce proceedings. Courts interpret this section broadly to uphold the spouse’s right to maintenance, considering individual circumstances such as income, residence, and needs. The provision aims to prevent hardship during the pendency of divorce, maintaining fairness and protection for the weaker party KAUSHALYA SINGHA VS A. K. SINGHA - Delhi, JAYANT VS ASIT KUMAR - Orissa.
- Despite challenges over residence or income status, courts uphold the entitlement to interim maintenance, emphasizing its role in safeguarding the financial stability of the spouse pending final adjudication A. Savitha Ujwala VS M. R. Venkatagiri - Madras, Leelavathy VS Sundar Athmaseelan - Madras.
References:
- A. Savitha Ujwala VS M. R. Venkatagiri - Madras, CAROLINE PERPETUA EARDLEY VS GLENN B. EARDLEY - Karnataka, JAYANT VS ASIT KUMAR - Orissa, KAUSHALYA SINGHA VS A. K. SINGHA - Delhi, Leelavathy VS Sundar Athmaseelan - Madras, S R AROKIARAJ Vs MRS ANTHONY RITA - Karnataka, SHINSE P.AUGUSTINE Vs SINI JOSEPH - Kerala, William Parry Jahans VS Alexandria Louise Jahans - Calcutta, Leelavathy VS Sunder Athmaseelan - Madras, Rajendra Prasad VS Radhabai - Madhya Pradesh
Search Results for "Section 36 Indian Divorce Act"
2017 0 Supreme(Mad) 875 • India - Madras
P.DEVADASS
, 1954 - Section 36 -- Indian Divorce Act, 1869 - Section 37 - Eventual separation - Seeking divorce - Maintenance petition - Revision ... Criminal Procedure Code - Section 125 - Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 - Section 24, 26 - Special Marriage Act ... Section 37 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, Section 39 of the ....
2002 0 Supreme(Kar) 66 • India - Karnataka
T.S.THAKUR
Indian Divorce Act - Interim Maintenance - Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 - The court discussed the provisions of ... Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, which entitles the wife to present a petition for alimony pending the disposal of the ... Fact of the Case: The petitioner-wife sought interim maintenance under Section #....
1988 0 Supreme(Ori) 3 • India - Orissa
S.C.MOHAPATRA
Alimony Pendente Lite - Indian Divorce Act, 1869 - The court discussed the provisions of Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, ... Issues: The issues involved the determination of alimony pendente lite under Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, and ... Fact of the Case: The wife filed a petition for alimony pendente lite under the Indian#HL_E....
1983 0 Supreme(Del) 261 • India - Delhi
S.B.WAD
The court interpreted Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act and emphasized the need to consider the wife's lack of income and the ... Ratio Decidendi: The court interpreted Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act and emphasized that pendente lite alimony is for ... Pendente Lite Maintenance - Indian Divorce Act - The court held that pendente lite maintenance should....
1976 0 Supreme(Mad) 654 • India - Madras
RAMANUJAM
INTERIM MAINTENANCE - INDIAN DIVORCE ACT, 1869 - SECTION 36 - WIFE'S ENTITLEMENT TO INTERIM MAINTENANCE - FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED ... Fact of the Case: The appellant-wife filed a petition under Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, seeking interim ... Whether the appellant's residence in Japan disentitled her from claiming interim maintenance under Section 36 of the #HL_....
• India - High Court of Karnataka
KRISHNA S DIXIT
MAINTENANCE - CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE - AWARD - [Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869] Fact of the Case: Husband ... challenged the order of the lower court awarding maintenance to his wife and children under Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act ... 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869; by the said order, learned judge of the Court below has ....
2017 Supreme(Online)(KER) 17765 • India - High Court of Kerala
A.M.SHAFFIQUE, K.RAMAKRISHNAN, JJ
Divorce - Family Law - Indian Divorce Act - Section 36 - The provision for interim maintenance and litigation expenses under Section ... 36 of the Indian Divorce Act was interpreted in light of the financial circumstances of both parties, leading to a decision on maintenance ... Fact of the Case: The respondent sought interim maintenance and litigation expenses during divorce p....
1902 0 Supreme(Cal) 51 • India - Calcutta
Alimony - Divorce - Divorce Act, 1869 - Section 36 - Alimony Pendente Lite - Payment of Costs - Indian Succession Act, 1865 - ... Section 4 - Special Circumstances - Reference to Registrar - Cross-Examination - [Divorce Act, 1869, Section 36, Indian Succession ... Act, 1865, Section 4] - The court discussed the provisions of ....
1976 0 Supreme(Mad) 651 • India - Madras
G.RAMANUJAM
Indian Divorce Act, 1869-Section 36-Claim for interim maintenance to be considered by the Court. ... No. 1/75 Seeking divorce under section 10 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, on 9th April, 1975 on the ground that the appellant had committed adultery with the second defendant in the suit. ... The learned counsel for the appellant contends that the fact that the appellant is not residing in India i....
1982 0 Supreme(MP) 135 • India - Madhya Pradesh
M.D.BHATT
... Held: Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1969, no doubt, lays ... Divorce Act. ... Divorce Act.
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