The Delhi High Court held a husband cannot rely on wife’s inherited property or family gifts to oppose maintenance, stressing her earning capacity. It said, “stridhan or inherited property cannot be treated as income to defeat her claim.”
Today, On 3rd May, The Supreme Court emphasized legal reforms within the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to address cruelty against women, urging the Centre to review sections 85 and 86 to prevent exploitation. The focus on strengthening legal frameworks aims to enhance protections for women and prevent misuse, promoting fairness and efficiency in legal proceedings.