Permanent alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is financial support granted by the matrimonial court at the time of passing a decree or at any time after the decree. It may be awarded as a lump-sum amount, monthly payment, or periodical payment, and may be granted to either spouse depending on...
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Rajnesh v. Neha, Criminal Appeal No. 730 of 2020, decided by the Supreme Court of India on 4 November 2020 and reported as (2021) 2 SCC 324, is a landmark judgment on maintenance in matrimonial disputes. The Supreme Court framed nationwide guidelines on financial disclosure, overlapping maintenance proceedings, interim maintenance, criteria for determining quantum, date...
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