Alimony Cannot Be Granted to Financially Independent Spouse: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment on alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar held that permanent alimony cannot be granted to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient and independent. The Court emphasized that alimony is meant to serve as a social justice measure, not as a tool for unjust enrichment or…