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 Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a man’s plea challenging maintenance awarded to his estranged wife and five-year-old son. The Court ruled that maintenance is a legal right rooted in social justice and constitutional values, not an act of charity.
