PADMJA SHARMA vs RATAN LAL SHARMA

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of a wife seeking enhanced maintenance for her two minor children under Section 26 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Court held that the Family Court must consider the financial capacity of the husband and the needs of the children while determining maintenance. The Court granted the appeal, enhancing the maintenance amount and directing that it be effective from the date of the application filed under Section 26 of the Act.