Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Questions Excessive Alimony Demand After Short Marriage
A woman, who has an MBA and used to work in the IT field, asked the Supreme Court for a lot of money and a fancy apartment from her ex-husband after they were married for only a short time.
The court thought this was too much, especially since she could work and earn her own money.
The court told her she should try to be independent and earn a living.
Her ex-husband's lawyer agreed that the woman was asking for too much money, and the court gave her a choice to either take the apartment or a payment of ₹4 crore.
Supreme Court questioned a woman's request for ₹12 crore and a Mumbai flat as alimony.
The woman, an MBA graduate, sought permanent maintenance after 18 months of marriage.
The Chief Justice of India questioned why she wasn't working, citing her education and IT sector experience.
The husband's lawyer argued the demands were excessive, stating she was capable of working.
The court gave the woman a choice: accept the flat without conditions or take ₹4 crore.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, a woman (MBA graduate), and her estranged husband.
- What
- The Supreme Court is examining a woman's request for alimony, including a Mumbai flat and ₹12 crore, after a short marriage.
- When
- The Supreme Court heard the matter on Thursday, July 20, 2024.
- Where
- The Supreme Court of India.
- Why
- The court is deciding on the appropriateness of the woman's alimony demands.
Woman's Stance
Husband's Stance
Financial Support
Woman's Stance
Seeking substantial financial support (₹12 crore and a flat) due to husband's wealth and alleged mental health claims.
Husband's Stance
Husband argued against the demands as excessive, and stated the woman is capable of working
- Woman's Qualification
- MBA
- Alimony Requested
- ₹12 crore and a Mumbai flat
- Marriage Duration
- 18 months
- Court's Response
- Questioned the demands, suggesting employment
- Husband's Lawyer's Argument
- Demands are excessive
- Court's Decision
- Offered a flat or ₹4 crore settlement