Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Jharkhand High Court Awards Rs 30 Lakh Alimony
A woman in Jharkhand, India, got divorced from her husband.
After the divorce, she asked for money to help her live comfortably.
The court looked at how much the husband earns and decided he should give her Rs 30 lakh.
The court said that even if the wife lives with her parents, she should still get money from her husband to live independently.
The husband said he can't pay much, but the court decided he can afford it.
The court also said that the husband should take care of his wife's needs as he did when they were married.
The Jharkhand High Court awarded Rs 30 lakh as permanent alimony to a divorced woman.
The court emphasized that maintenance should be based on the husband's earning capacity, not assumptions.
The wife argued she had no independent income, while the husband claimed financial incapacity.
The court considered the husband's salary as a constable and his lifestyle in determining the alimony.
The alimony is meant to ensure the wife can live with dignity and autonomy.
- Who
- A divorced woman and her ex-husband
- What
- The Jharkhand High Court awarded the wife Rs 30 lakh as permanent alimony.
- When
- The divorce was granted on November 22, 2022, and the alimony was awarded in July 2023.
- Where
- Jharkhand High Court, India
- Why
- The court determined that the wife needed financial support to live with dignity and autonomy, and the husband had the capacity to pay.
Wife's Perspective
Husband's Perspective
Maintenance Determination
Wife's Perspective
The wife argues that maintenance should be based on the husband's earning capacity and her need for financial independence.
Husband's Perspective
The husband claims financial incapacity and argues that the wife's parents can support her.
Income Assessment
Wife's Perspective
The wife contends that the husband's income should be assessed based on his job as a constable and his lifestyle.
Husband's Perspective
The husband argues that his income is limited and he has other financial responsibilities.
- Date of Marriage
- February 12, 2017
- Date of Divorce Petition
- July 23, 2021
- Date of Divorce Decree
- November 22, 2022
- Husband's Remarriage Date
- January 11, 2025
- Husband's Monthly Salary
- Rs 66,097
- Alimony Awarded
- Rs 30 lakh