In Brief
A minor daughter appealed against the High Court's order reducing her monthly maintenance from ₹20,000 to ₹7,500 after her parents' divorce. The Supreme Court held that the High Court's order was cryptic and lacked proper reasoning. The Court reaffirmed that fathers remain legally bound to maintain minor children despite divorce or financial hardship, and that all courts must follow prescribed procedures—including filing detailed affidavits of assets and liabilities—when determining maintenance. The case was remitted to the High Court for fresh consideration in accordance with guidelines established in Rajnesh v. Neha.
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