Divorce Upheld After 36 Years of Separation; Wife’s Permanent Alimony Enhanced to ₹40 Lakh: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has upheld a divorce decree granted in favour of Rajesh Kumar Singh and has significantly enhanced the permanent alimony payable to his wife, Sandhya Devi, from ₹10 lakh to ₹40 lakh. The judgment was delivered on June 19, 2026, by Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Sanjay Prasad while deciding an appeal filed by Sandhya Devi against the Family Court's decision. Marriage and Family Background Sandhya…