V.K. VASANTHA KUMAR! versus R. SUDHAKAR

V.K. VASANTHA KUMAR! versus R. SUDHAKAR

Court found justification in appellant-wife's demand for increased permanent alimony, holding that fluctuating interest rates could affect her ability to receive Rs.40,000/- per month, and directed payment of an additional Rs.15,00,000/- towards permanent alimony.

Parties
Appellant: V.K. Vasantha Kumari; Respondent: R. Sudhakar
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
04 September 2014
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Disposal by Supreme Court
Outcome
Appeals disposed of
Legal Topics
Permanent Alimony, Divorce, Maintenance
Family Law Permanent Alimony Divorce Maintenance

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Parties

V.K. Vasantha Kumari

Appellant

R. Sudhakar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Disposal by Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the amount awarded as permanent alimony should be increased due to fluctuating interest rates so that the appellant-wife receives Rs. 40,000/- per month consistently.

Ratio Decidendi

Court found justification in appellant-wife's demand for increased permanent alimony, holding that fluctuating interest rates could affect her ability to receive Rs.40,000/- per month, and directed payment of an additional Rs.15,00,000/- towards permanent alimony.

Court Disposition

Appeals disposed of

Orders

  • Respondent directed to pay Rs.15,00,000/- (rupees fifteen lakhs) to appellant wife towards permanent alimony within eight weeks from the judgment date.
  • No order as to costs.