In Brief
This case involves a marital dispute where the husband sought divorce on grounds of mental cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The family court granted the divorce and awarded the wife Rs.15,00,000 as permanent alimony. The High Court upheld both the divorce and the alimony amount. The Supreme Court affirmed the divorce decree but enhanced the permanent alimony to Rs.50,00,000 as a one-time settlement, recognizing the husband's higher financial capacity while noting the wife's own qualifications and earning ability. The court ordered payment in five equal monthly instalments, fully settling all matrimonial claims.
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