Supreme Court Denies Divorce Plea After 16 Years of Separation
‘ ₹15,000 dete raho, khush raho’: SC refuses husband's divorce plea after living separately for 16 years
Hindustan Times
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The Supreme Court of India refused a husband's divorce plea after he and his wife had lived separately for 16 years. The court emphasized the possibility of reconciliation, directing the husband to continue paying ₹15,000 (approximately $180 USD) in monthly maintenance to his wife.
- 01The Supreme Court ruled against a husband's divorce plea after 16 years of separation.
- 02The court highlighted the potential for reconciliation despite long-term separation.
- 03The husband is required to maintain his wife with ₹15,000 per month.
- 04The husband's financial situation was considered, with a salary of ₹65,000.
- 05The court suggested the husband should remain patient and continue his financial support.
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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed a divorce case involving a couple who had been living separately for 16 years. The husband sought a divorce, citing ongoing differences and incompatibility while paying ₹15,000 (approximately $180 USD) monthly in maintenance. However, the wife expressed her willingness to reconcile, challenging the husband's claim that their marriage had completely failed. The court, emphasizing the potential for reconciliation, instructed the husband to continue paying maintenance and remarked that ₹15,000 was insufficient in today's economy. The husband's financial situation was noted, with a monthly salary of ₹65,000. Ultimately, the court declined the divorce plea, advising the husband to maintain the status quo and be patient.
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This ruling underscores the importance of financial support in marriage and the court's focus on reconciliation, potentially influencing similar cases in the future.
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