The Supreme Court dissolved the marriage after 15 years, invoking Article 142, and ordered the husband to pay Rs 1.25 crore as permanent alimony to wife and son.
The Supreme Court of India has increased permanent alimony for Rakhi Sadhukhan from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 monthly and mandated a 5% increase every two years. The court also ordered the transfer of her ex-husband’s property, highlighting the importance of marital living standards and providing a significant precedent for future maintenance cases.
In a Supreme Court divorce case, a wife received a flat near Mumbai without paying stamp duty on the transfer. On February 28, 2025, the husband won the case without any alimony obligations. However, the court directed him to give up all rights to the Godrej flat. It ruled that the wife is exempt from stamp duty under Section 17(2)(vi).
Despite more girls receiving education, early marriages and motherhood remain common. When marriages fail, many young women face financial challenges due to lack of independence. There is growing concern regarding how income tax laws treat alimony and maintenance payments, with questions arising about possible tax exemptions on such amounts.