Yagwati @ Poonam vs Ghanshyam

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhancement of maintenance under Section 18 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, from Rs.3,000 to Rs.6,000 per month retroactively and to Rs.10,000 from January 2006, emphasizing the financial capacity of the Respondent as an Assistant Manager at BSNL with a salary of Rs.1,05,871. The Court noted the Respondent's failure to comply with maintenance obligations and the need for adequate support for the Appellant and their minor child. The appeal for further enhancement of maintenance was considered based on the Respondent's increased earnings and the financial needs of the Appellant and child.