Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Seeks Response from Mohammad Shami on Wife's Maintenance Plea
A famous cricketer, Mohammad Shami, is being asked by the Supreme Court to respond to his ex-wife, Hasin Jahan's, request for more money.
She says the amount of money the court previously ordered Shami to pay each month is not enough for her and their daughter.
She believes this because Shami earns a lot of money, reportedly about 48 crore rupees in a year, and lives a very fancy life.
She says she is living in difficult conditions and struggles to pay for everyday things.
She wants him to pay Rs 7 lakh for herself and Rs 3 lakh for their daughter every month.
The Calcutta High Court had ordered him to pay Rs 1.5 lakh to his wife and Rs 2.5 lakh to their daughter each month.
The Supreme Court judges told Shami to reply to this plea.
The judges also mentioned that the Rs 4 lakh interim amount already seems quite good.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to cricketer Mohammad Shami seeking his response to his estranged wife Hasin Jahan's plea for increased monthly maintenance.
Hasin Jahan is seeking Rs 7 lakh for herself and Rs 3 lakh for their daughter, totaling Rs 10 lakh monthly.
The Calcutta High Court had previously ordered Shami to pay Rs 1.5 lakh to Jahan and Rs 2.5 lakh to their daughter monthly, totaling Rs 4 lakh.
Jahan argues the awarded amount is insufficient given Shami's reported annual income of nearly Rs 48 crore and his lavish lifestyle, while she lives in 'downtrodden conditions'.
The Supreme Court bench asked Shami to respond to the plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's maintenance orders.
- Who
- Hasin Jahan (estranged wife of cricketer Mohammad Shami) and the Supreme Court.
- What
- The Supreme Court has issued a notice to cricketer Mohammad Shami seeking his response to his estranged wife's plea for increased monthly alimony and maintenance for their daughter.
- When
- The Supreme Court issued the notice on Friday, following a recent hearing.
- Where
- Supreme Court of India.
- Why
- Hasin Jahan argues that the Rs 4 lakh monthly maintenance ordered by the Calcutta High Court is inadequate given Shami's substantial income and lavish lifestyle, and seeks a higher amount for herself and their daughter.
Hasin Jahan (Estranged Wife)
Mohammad Shami (Cricketer)
Maintenance Amount
Hasin Jahan (Estranged Wife)
Hasin Jahan argues that the Rs 4 lakh monthly maintenance awarded by the Calcutta High Court is inadequate, considering Shami's annual income of nearly Rs 48 crore and his lavish lifestyle. She seeks Rs 7 lakh for herself and Rs 3 lakh for their daughter, citing her own 'downtrodden conditions' and struggles to meet basic expenses.
Mohammad Shami (Cricketer)
The Supreme Court bench orally remarked that the Rs 4 lakh monthly maintenance ordered by the Calcutta High Court is 'quite handsome' for interim purposes. Shami's response to the plea is pending.
Legal Basis for Maintenance
Hasin Jahan (Estranged Wife)
Jahan contends that the amounts awarded are 'grossly inadequate' and do not align with Shami's financial standing and lifestyle. She is seeking enhancement of the interim maintenance granted by the Calcutta High Court.
Mohammad Shami (Cricketer)
The Calcutta High Court enhanced the interim maintenance to Rs 1.5 lakh for Jahan and Rs 2.5 lakh for their daughter. The August 25 order allowed Shami to clear the arrears in eight monthly installments.
Allegations and Separation
Hasin Jahan (Estranged Wife)
Hasin Jahan accused Shami of domestic violence in 2018, leading to a chargesheet against the cricketer. She has been seeking maintenance through various court proceedings.
Mohammad Shami (Cricketer)
The article notes the past allegations and chargesheet but focuses on the current maintenance proceedings. Shami has not provided a direct counter-argument on the allegations within this report.
- Petitioner
- Hasin Jahan (Estranged Wife of Mohammad Shami)
- Respondent
- Mohammad Shami (Indian Cricketer) and West Bengal Government
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Previous Maintenance Order (Calcutta High Court)
- Rs 4 lakh per month: Rs 1.5 lakh for Hasin Jahan, Rs 2.5 lakh for their daughter.
- Hasin Jahan's Demand
- Rs 7 lakh per month for herself and Rs 3 lakh per month for their daughter.
- Jahan's Justification
- Shami's reported annual income of approx. Rs 48 crore (2021-22 IT Return); lavish lifestyle; allegations of domestic violence; failure to meet basic expenses in 'downtrodden conditions'.
- Supreme Court Action
- Issued notice seeking response from Mohammad Shami and the West Bengal government.
- Marital Status
- Married in April 2014, separated in 2018. FIR lodged in 2018 for domestic violence.
- Previous Maintenance Orders
- Trial court: Rs 80,000 for child, none for spouse. Sessions Court (2023): Rs 50,000 for wife, Rs 80,000 for child. Calcutta HC: Rs 1.5 lakh for wife, Rs 2.5 lakh for child.
Sources
Isn’t ₹4 lakh a month enough?” SC asks Mohammed Shami’s wife, issues notice to cricketer
‘Rs 4 Lakh Not Enough?’: Supreme Court Grills Mohammad Shami’s Wife Over Maintenance Plea
Shami gets SC notice on wife's plea for higher maintenance
Mohammad Shami's Wife Hasin Jahan Filed Plea In SC To Increase Alimony More Than 10 Lakh
Why cricket star Shami's wife argues ₹4 lakh monthly maintenance is less? says ‘Jis tarah ka lifestyle wo jeeta hai…’
