Neeta Rakesh Jain vs Rakesh Jeetmal Jain

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, emphasizing that the maintenance amount should be determined based on the husband's income and the wife's financial needs. The Court held that the High Court's decision to fix interim maintenance at Rs. 12,000 per month was justified, given the husband's substantial earning capacity and the wife's lack of independent income. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the interim maintenance order pending the outcome of the divorce proceedings.