The observations were made while reducing the interim maintenance awarded to a wife by a Family Court from Rs 30,000 to Rs 25,000 per month.

The revision petition was filed by the husband challenging the Family Court’s June 2024 order directing him to pay Rs 30,000 per month to his wife from the date of filing of her maintenance application.

Before the High Court, the husband argued that he was bearing the financial and educational expenses of both children, including the elder daughter who was pursuing an MBBS course.

He also submitted that his wife was an MBA (Finance) graduate, had rental and interest income and was residing in a house purchased by him. He further cited his own outstanding loans and liabilities.




On the other hand, the wife opposed the plea, submitting that the Family Court had considered the husband’s income affidavit and Income Tax Return, which showed his income to be over Rs 63 lakh for the relevant assessment year.

The Court noted that both children were residing with the husband and that he was solely bearing their educational and financial expenses.

The Court also took note of the wife’s qualifications of having MBA (Finance) degree as well as other degrees and diplomas in astrology and was capable of earning for herself.

It also noted that she was receiving rental income of Rs 10,450 per month and interest of approximately Rs 4,400 per month from fixed deposits.