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Supreme Court:<\/span> While considering an appeal wherein a woman challenged the quantum of permanent alimony of Rs. 20,000 fixed by Calcutta High Court; the Division Bench of Vikram Nath*<\/span> and Sandeep Mehta, JJ., modified the impugned judgment and determined that a permanent alimony of Rs. 50,000 per month would be just, fair and reasonable to ensure financial stability for the woman. The Court opined that the woman, who remained unmarried and is living independently, was entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective of the standard of living she enjoyed during the marriage, and which reasonably secures her future. Furthermore, the inflationary cost of living and her continued reliance on maintenance as the sole means of financial support necessitated a reassessment<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Background and Legal Trajectory:<\/h3>\n

The woman got married in 1997 and in 1998 a son was born to her. In July 2008, her estranged husband filed Matrimonial Suit under Section 27<\/a> of the Special Marriage Act, 1954<\/a> seeking dissolution of marriage on the ground of cruelty allegedly inflicted by her. Subsequently, the woman filed an application in the same suit under Section 24<\/a> of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955<\/a>, seeking interim maintenance for herself and minor son.<\/p>\n

In 2016, the Trial Court dismissed the matrimonial suit, finding that the husband had failed to prove cruelty. Aggrieved, the husband approached Calcutta High Court. During pendency of husband\u2019s appeal before the High Court, the woman filed an application seeking interim maintenance of Rs. 30,000 for herself and Rs. 20,000 for the son, along with Rs. 50,000 towards litigation expenses. The High Court noted that the husband was drawing a net monthly salary of Rs. 69,000\/- and enhanced the interim maintenance to Rs. 20,000\/- per month.<\/p>\n

The High Court, by the impugned order in 2019 allowed the husband\u2019s appeal, granted a decree of divorce on the ground of mental cruelty and irretrievable breakdown of marriage, and directed the husband to redeem the mortgage on the flat where the woman was residing and transfer the title deed to her name by 31-08-2019; allow herand their son to continue residing in the said flat; continue to pay permanent alimony of Rs. 20,000 per month, subject to a 5% increase every three years. Additionally, the High Court directed payment of educational expenses for the son\u2019s university education and Rs. 5,000\/- per month for private tuition.<\/p>\n

Aggrieved by the quantum of alimony awarded, the woman filed the instant appeal.<\/p>\n

Court\u2019s Assessment quantum of permanent alimony awarded to the woman:<\/h3>\n

Perusing the matter, the Court noted that by an interim order dated 07-11-2023, the Court, noting the absence of representation on behalf of the ex-husband despite proof of service, enhanced the monthly maintenance to Rs. 75,000\/- with effect from 01-11-2023. The ex-husband subsequently entered appearance and filed an application seeking vacation of the said interim order.<\/p>\n

On further perusal of the ex-husband\u2019s salary slips, income tax returns, bank statements etc, the Court opined that the High Court\u2019s impugned order requires revision.<\/p>\n

The Court pointed out that the ex-husband\u2019s income, financial disclosures, and past earnings established that he is in a position to pay a higher amount. It was noted that the woman remained unmarried, and she was entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective of the standard of living she enjoyed during the marriage.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the Court was of the view that Rs. 50,000 per month would be just, fair and reasonable to ensure financial stability for the woman. This amount shall be subject to an enhancement of 5% every two years. As regards the son, now aged 26, the Court was not inclined to direct any further mandatory financial support. However, the Court left it open to the ex-husband to voluntarily assist him with educational or other reasonable expenses. The Court clarified that the son\u2019s right to inheritance remains unaffected, and any claim to ancestral or other property may be pursued in accordance with law.<\/p>\n

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CASE DETAILS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n
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Citation:<\/span>
\n2025 SCC OnLine SC 1259<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Appellants\u00a0:<\/span>
\nRakhi Sadhukhan<\/p>\n

Respondents\u00a0:<\/span>
\nRaja Sadhukhan<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Advocates who appeared in this case<\/p>\n

For Petitioner(s):<\/span>
\nMr. Ashutosh Dubey, AOR Mrs. Rajshri Dubey, Adv. Mr. Abhishek Chauhan, Adv. Mr. Amit P Shahi, Adv. Mr. Anjan Datta, Adv. Mr. Rahul Sethi, Adv. Mr. Gaurav Yadav, Adv. Mr. Sumant A Khan, Adv. Mr. Manish Dhingra, Adv. Mr. Rajendra Anbhule, Adv. Mr. H B Dubey, Adv. Mrs. Sona Khan, Adv. Mr. Manish Bhandari, Adv. Mr. Amit Kumar, Adv. Ms. Trikha Chanda, Adv. Ms. Chanda Trikha, Adv.<\/p>\n

For Respondent(s):<\/span>
\nMr. Rashid N. Azam, AOR Mr. Nirmal Singh Shekhawat, Adv. Mr. Rahul Yadav, Adv. Mr. Rinny Abraham, Adv. Mr. Anil Kumar Yadav, Adv. Mr. Danish Saifi, Adv.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

CORAM\u00a0:<\/span><\/p>\n

\n
\n

\"Vikram
\nVikram Nath, J.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Sandeep
\nSandeep Mehta, J.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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