Punjab & Haryana HC: Wife Must Use 10% Alimony for Skill Development, Self-Reliance
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Moneycontrol•05-01-2026, 18:02
Punjab & Haryana HC: Wife Must Use 10% Alimony for Skill Development, Self-Reliance
- •Punjab and Haryana High Court directed a wife to use 10% of her alimony for skill development to achieve self-reliance.
- •The court observed that maintenance aims for dignity, self-reliance, and financial independence, not just basic survival.
- •The ruling came after the wife sought an increase in her Rs 15,000 monthly maintenance, which the court dismissed.
- •Court stated maintenance cannot be raised routinely without concrete evidence of inadequacy.
- •Legal experts like Manmeet Kaur of Karanjawala & Co. view this as a positive step for financial accountability and gender parity.
Why It Matters: Court mandates 10% alimony for skill development, promoting self-reliance and financial independence.
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