SC enhances alimony to ₹50 lakh for M Tech wife, stressing balance between doctor husband’s capacity to pay and wife’s needs.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court raises permanent alimony to ₹50,000/month, ensuring fair financial support and stability for divorced wife.
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27 August, 2025 06:46 PM
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