RAKHI SADHUKHAN versus RAJA SADHUKHAN
The Supreme Court held that the respondent-husband’s income and financial disclosures demonstrate his ability to pay a higher amount; the appellant, unmarried and living independently, is entitled to maintenance reflective of the marital standard of living and to secure her future; accordingly, permanent alimony payable to the appellant-wife was enhanced to Rs.50,000 per month, subject to a 5% increase every two years, and no further mandatory support for the adult son was directed.
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- Permanent alimony
- Quantum of maintenance
- Interim maintenance
- Divorce on ground of mental cruelty
- Irretrievable breakdown of marriage