Supreme Court: Wife's earnings not reason to halve father's child maintenance
This case concerns a dispute over interim maintenance for two minor daughters, where the Supreme Court reviewed whether the High Court erred in reducing the father's liability solely because the mother is also earning an income.
Appellants: Sujata Kumari (wife) and two minor daughters; Respondents: Rahul Kumar (husband) and another; Bench: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sanjeev Mehta.
- Set aside the High Court order dated 9th February 2026.
- Restore the Family Court order dated 21st October 2024 awarding Rs. 30,000 per month to each daughter.
- Direct the respondent-husband to pay any arrears within three months.
- Allow the appeal.
- Dispose of pending applications.
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Document details
| Official title | Wife Earning No Reason To Reduce Father's Liability To Maintain Children : Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | 2026-08-20 |
| Documents | 1 |