Archive · 23 Jul 2025
SC Questions Alimony Demand: 'Earn for Yourself'
The Supreme Court is telling a woman to get a job instead of asking her ex-husband for a lot of money.
The woman, who has an MBA and works in IT, wants a house, a lot of money, and a BMW after being married for only a short time.
The court pointed out that since she has a good education and skills, she should be able to support herself.
They believe she should find work rather than depend on her ex-husband.
This idea is similar to what another court said earlier this year, that people who can work shouldn't just sit around and ask for money.
Supreme Court questioned a woman's alimony demands, citing her qualifications.
The woman sought a Mumbai house and ₹12 crore after 18 months of marriage.
CJI Gavai noted her MBA and IT experience, urging her to seek employment.
The CJI also questioned the demand for a BMW given the marriage's short duration.
The court's stance aligns with a similar ruling by the Delhi High Court.
- Who
- The Supreme Court and a woman involved in an alimony dispute.
- What
- The Supreme Court commented on a woman's alimony demands in a divorce case.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- India
- Why
- The court believes that educated women should support themselves financially.
Woman's Perspective
Supreme Court's View
Financial Support
Woman's Perspective
The woman is entitled to financial support, including housing, due to the divorce.
Supreme Court's View
The court believes that she has the education and skills to be financially independent.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Issue
- Alimony Dispute
- Demand
- ₹12 crore and a house in Mumbai
- Marriage Length
- 18 months
- Woman's Qualification
- MBA, IT experience
- CJI
- BR Gavai