In Brief
A wife obtained a decree under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 for housing relief. The trial court ordered her provided space in the joint household; on appeal, rent of Rs.1500/- per month was substituted. The Supreme Court held that considering the wife was already receiving Rs.2500/- maintenance under Section 125 CrPC and Rs.2500/- under Hindu Marriage Act, and the husband had substantial agricultural income, Rs.1500/- was inadequate. The Court enhanced the monthly rent allowance to Rs.3500/-, reflecting the husband's financial capacity and ensuring the wife's dignified separate living arrangement."
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