The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband cannot deny maintenance after securing divorce on grounds of his wife’s mental illness, citing her education. Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma enhanced maintenance, considering his high income as a Dubai-based Chartered Accountant.
Supreme Court doubled permanent alimony from Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000, affirming a wife’s right to maintain her marital living standard. The Bench ruled that education or parental support does not absolve a husband from ensuring dignified maintenance.
