Maintenance | Judicial Estimation of Parties’ Income Required When Direct Evidence Is Unavailable: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has emphasized that judicial estimation plays a crucial role in determining the income of parties in matrimonial disputes where there is no direct proof of earnings. Justice Sanjeev Narula noted that when the financial details of a spouse are not fully disclosed or documentary evidence is incomplete, the court must rely on reasonable inference drawn from the overall standard of living, lifestyle, and surrounding circumstances. The…
