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Even a Working Wife Deserves Maintenance: What Bengaluru Court’s Ruling Means for Spousal Support in India
🧾 Case Summary: The Bengaluru Court’s Ruling In a recent landmark judgment, a Bengaluru Family Court directed a husband to pay monthly maintenance to his estranged wife , even though she earns a six-figure salary . The Court observed that marital obligations and dignity do not vanish merely because one spouse is financially independent. The Court emphasized that the husband’s moral and legal duty to support his wife persists during marital discord, and that maintenance can
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Oct 153 min read
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