Court Grants Maintenance to Wife Earning Over ₹1 Lakh Per Month, Cites 'Stark Financial Disparity' with Husband's Income: Delhi High Court
In a landmark decision reinforcing the intent and scope of Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Delhi High Court has ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance merely because she is highly qualified or earning a respectable salary. The Court emphasized that financial parity between spouses during the pendency of matrimonial proceedings is essential to avoid economic hardship and social disadvantage to the financially weaker spouse.…
