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Maintenance Law in India: The One Judgment That Changed Everything for Wives Maintenance Law in India

Maintenance law in India was quietly rigged against wives for decades — until a 2020 Supreme Court judgment forced husbands to put their real income on the table, on oath. Here is how it used to go, and how it still goes in the mind of almost every woman who walks in worried about money […]

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Can a Working Wife Claim Maintenance in India? The Answer May Surprise You

Yes — a working wife can claim maintenance in India, and understanding why is the key to knowing what you are truly entitled to. Meera’s Story Meera earned ₹26,000 a month as a primary school teacher in Palam Vihar. Her husband, a senior manager at a multinational in Gurgaon, earned close to ₹1,40,000 a month. […]

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