Supreme Court of India · 2024-01-29
YAGWATI @ POONAM vs GHANSHYAM
- Citation / case number
- SC 2017/5864
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- YAGWATI @ POONAM
- Respondent
- GHANSHYAM
- Author
- SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal regarding the enhancement of maintenance awarded under Section 18 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. The High Court had increased the maintenance from Rs.3,000 to Rs.6,000 and Rs.10,000 for different periods, but the Appellant sought further enhancement based on the Respondent's significant salary of Rs.1,05,871 per month. The Court held that the maintenance should reflect the financial capacity of the Respondent and emphasized the need for adequate support for the minor child, Nikki.