The Supreme Court directed a man’s employer to deduct Rs 25,000 monthly from his salary after he repeatedly refused to pay maintenance to his estranged wife. The Court said the amount must be transferred directly to the wife’s bank account to ensure support for her and their minor daughter.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman’s previous marriage is irrelevant for determining interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. The court ordered her husband to pay Rs 15,000 per month, emphasizing financial necessity over allegations of deceit or past marital status in maintenance decisions.