Wife Owning Immovable Properties and Substantial Income Not Entitled to Interim Maintenance: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Madras High Court has set aside a Family Court order directing a husband to pay Rs. 30,000 per month as interim maintenance to his wife. The High Court held that the object of Section 24 is not to create an undue financial burden on the husband when the wife is financially self-sufficient and capable of leading…