Supreme Court of India · 2023-11-06
ADITI ALIAS MITHI vs JITESH SHARMA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2023/38285
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ADITI ALIAS MITHI
- Respondent
- JITESH SHARMA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BINDAL
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BINDAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the modification of maintenance awarded to a minor daughter by the Family Court, which was reduced by the High Court. The Court considered the legal proceedings related to divorce, custody, and maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the importance of the child's welfare and the discretion of courts in fixing maintenance. The Court upheld the High Court's reduction of the maintenance amount, affirming the appellate court's authority to modify such orders based on circumstances. The judgment underscores the balance between the child's needs and the respondent's financial capacity.