Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Increases Alimony to Rs 5 Lakh in Divorce Case
Imagine a couple getting a divorce.
The court wants to make sure the person who needs financial help after the divorce gets it, but also not to punish the other person unfairly.
The Supreme Court looked at a case where a wife was given some money (alimony) after her divorce.
The court decided that the original amount was not enough and increased it to help the wife.
The husband's ability to earn money is not the only factor considered.
This payment settles all other claims.
Supreme Court increased alimony for a wife from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
The court emphasized the need for a judicious balance in alimony decisions.
The case involved a couple married in 2008, with subsequent divorce proceedings.
The court cited previous rulings to determine factors for granting permanent alimony.
The enhanced alimony is a full and final settlement, payable in installments.
- Who
- The Supreme Court and a couple involved in divorce proceedings.
- What
- Supreme Court increased alimony from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
- When
- June 18, 2025
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- To ensure the wife has financial support and to strike a balance in alimony decisions.
Husband's Obligations
Wife's Entitlement
Financial Responsibility
Husband's Obligations
Husband's financial status shouldn't absolve him from maintaining the wife.
Wife's Entitlement
Judicious balance between both party interests is considered.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Alimony Increase
- Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh
- Case Status
- Full and final settlement
- Marriage Date
- November 9, 2008
- Alimony Payment
- Payable in 10 installments