Jharkhand high court raises divorced woman's alimony from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh
The Jharkhand High Court increased a divorced woman's alimony from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh, citing inflation and her medical needs. The court ruled that the original amount was insufficient to sustain her, given her former husband's financial status and retirement benefits.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a precedent for judicial consideration of inflation and long-term medical costs in divorce settlements, emphasizing the financial protection of dependent spouses.
Jharkhand high court raises divorced woman s alimony from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh, cites inflation and medical needs - The Times of India
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