RITA DUTTA vs SUBHENDU DUTTA

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against the Calcutta High Court's modification of a trial court's maintenance order under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The High Court denied maintenance to the wife and reduced the son's maintenance from Rs.5,000 to Rs.1,500, which the Supreme Court upheld, emphasizing the need for evidence regarding the parties' financial status. The Court held that the trial court's findings were not substantiated by sufficient evidence, leading to the modification of the maintenance amounts.