The Economic Times News

Delhi court orders husband to pay Rs 5 lakh monthly maintenance to wife after 13 months of marriage

A Delhi family court ordered a husband to pay Rs 5 lakh monthly interim maintenance to his wife, emphasizing that financial support ensures dignity and a lifestyle consistent with the marriage. The court rejected the husband's plea to be exempt due to his Dubai residence, stating an able-bodied husband cannot evade his duty to maintain his wife.