CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has ruled that a wife who is well-educated and capable of earning for herself should not depend entirely on her husband for financial support. The court reduced the monthly maintenance that a Family Court had previously ordered the husband to pay.
The Orissa High Court upheld a Family Court ruling requiring a husband to pay Rs.3,000 monthly maintenance to his wife, who left due to his unfounded character allegations. Justice Satapathy emphasized a woman’s right to dignity and declared that without proof, accusations against her loyalty justify her decision to live separately.
