Fixing Maintenance for Wife at 25% of Husband's Net Income Is Not Mandatory; Court May Award More or Less: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that the commonly cited principle of awarding a wife 25% of the husband's net salary as maintenance is only a broad guideline and not a mandatory rule. The Court observed that every maintenance case must be decided on its own facts and circumstances, and courts have the discretion to award a higher or lower amount depending upon the financial condition and needs of the…