Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Criticizes High Alimony Demand
A woman is seeking a very large sum of money, Rs 5 crore, from her husband after a marriage that lasted just over a year.
The Supreme Court thinks this amount is too high and may issue a harsh order if she persists.
The husband, who works at Amazon, offered a smaller settlement.
The court has sent the couple to a mediation center to try and reach an agreement.
The court is warning the wife that her demands are unreasonable.
The court is awaiting the mediation results before making a final decision.
The Supreme Court criticized a woman's Rs 5 crore alimony demand.
The couple's marriage lasted one year and two months.
The husband, an engineer at Amazon, offered Rs 35 lakhs for settlement.
The court sent the couple to the Supreme Court mediation center.
The next hearing will be held on October 5 at the mediation center.
- Who
- Supreme Court, estranged couple
- What
- Hearing regarding alimony demand
- When
- Last Thursday, October 5
- Where
- Supreme Court and mediation center
- Why
- To dissolve a marriage and determine alimony
Wife's Perspective
Court's Perspective
Alimony Demand
Wife's Perspective
The woman is seeking a high alimony.
Court's Perspective
The court views the alimony demand as excessive.
- Alimony Demand
- Rs 5 crore initially
- Husband's Profession
- Engineer at Amazon
- Husband's Settlement Offer
- Rs 35 lakh
- Marriage Duration
- One year, two months
- Court's Action
- Sent the couple to mediation
- Next Hearing
- October 5 at mediation center