Marriage Had Turned Into Dead Wood: Jharkhand HC Ends 36-Year Separation, Increases Wife’s Alimony to Rs.40 Lakh

The Jharkhand High Court upheld a divorce decree after observing that a 36-year separation had turned the marriage into a “dead wood marriage.” While ending the decades-long relationship, the Court increased permanent alimony for the wife from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh.

A Dead Wood Marriage, Lifeless And Without Value: Jharkhand HC Upholds Divorce, Orders Rs 35,000 Monthly Maintenance

The Jharkhand High Court upheld a divorce decree, terming the marriage “dead wood” due to prolonged separation and the husband’s second marriage. The Court directed a BSF constable to pay ₹35,000 per month as maintenance to his wife and minor daughter.