Archive · 23 Jul 2025
CJI Criticizes Woman's Alimony Demands in Divorce Case
A woman and her husband are going through a divorce.
She is asking for a lot of money and a fancy car.
The judge thinks she should get a job instead of asking for so much money.
The woman says her husband made her quit her job and didn't want to have a baby.
The judge looked at the husband's money and told the woman she should find a good job and earn her own living.
A woman requested a house in Mumbai, ₹12 crore, and a BMW in a marital dispute.
The Chief Justice of India questioned the woman's demands, suggesting she work.
The marriage lasted 18 months, but the woman sought ₹1 crore/month in maintenance.
The woman alleged her husband, a former Citibank manager, forced her to quit her job.
The court advised the woman to focus on rebuilding her career.
- Who
- A woman and her husband, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, and Justice B.R. Gavai.
- What
- A woman's alimony demands in a marital dispute were questioned by the Supreme Court.
- When
- The hearing took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- The court questioned the woman's alimony demands given her educational background and the short duration of the marriage.
Wife's Claims
Court's View
Alimony Amount
Wife's Claims
Entitled to financial support and assets due to husband's actions and wealth.
Court's View
Not entitled to the amounts requested as she has education and skills.
- Plaintiff's Request
- House in Mumbai, ₹12 crore, BMW
- Marriage Duration
- 18 months
- Husband's Alleged Actions
- Forced wife to quit job, denied a child
- Husband's Previous Job
- Citibank manager
- Judge's Advice
- Get a job