In Brief
A divorced woman challenged the quantum of permanent alimony awarded by the High Court at Rs. 20,000 per month. The Supreme Court examined the husband's documented income (Rs. 1.64 lakh monthly), his past earnings, and the wife's complete financial dependence. Finding the earlier amount inadequate, the Court enhanced permanent alimony to Rs. 50,000 per month with 5% increases every two years, affirming that a divorced wife is entitled to maintenance reflecting the marital standard of living. The Court declined to extend mandatory support to their adult son but preserved his inheritance rights."
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