A Pune family court recently dismissed a 46-year-old woman’s request for interim alimony based on earnings, citing her stable income as a teacher and the fact that both of their children are adults. The court also noted that the father was covering the education expenses for their younger son.
The woman, who earns Rs. 7,000 per month as a teacher and an additional Rs. 60,000-65,000 from private tuition, had sought Rs. 25,000 per month in interim alimony. The husband’s lawyer contended that his income was lower than hers and, given that the children are now adults and the elder son is employed, there was no need for maintenance.
The couple, married for more than 25 years, has two children, aged 25 and 17. The wife has filed for divorce under the Domestic Violence Act and the Hindu Marriage Act, claiming physical, mental, and financial abuse by her husband.
Judge S. N. Rukme denied the wife’s application, taking into account factors like income, employment status, and financial independence. This ruling highlights the significance of individual circumstances in maintenance claims.