Court Decries Deceptive Financial Practices in Matrimonial Cases, Urges Transparency for Maintenance Decisions: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court expressed its concern over the tendency of parties involved in matrimonial litigations to conceal their true income. Justice Navin Chawla remarked that husbands often attempt to hide their actual earnings to avoid maintenance payments, while wives may seek inflated amounts as the husband's income. The court highlighted the challenge of assessing the husband's income for determining maintenance, acknowledging that some guesswork is…
