Kalyan Dey Chowdhury vs Rita Dey Chowdhury Nee Nandy

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Calcutta High Court's order enhancing maintenance under Section 25(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 from Rs.16,000 to Rs.23,000 per month. The Court reaffirmed that the maintenance amount should be just and reasonable, considering the financial capacity of the husband and the needs of the wife and child. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of providing adequate support to the wife and child in matrimonial disputes.