Supreme Court of India

Rakhi Sadhukhan v. Raja Sadhukhan

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Reported as [2025] 5 S.C.R. 782
Bench Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta JJ.
Decided 29 May 2025

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Issue for Consideration Whether the quantum of permanent alimony of Rs.20,000/- per month, subject to a 5% increase every three years, fixed by the High Court ought to be enhanced. Headnotes† Permanent alimony – Quantum of – Enhancement of: Held: Respondent-husband’s income, financial disclosures and past earnings establish that he can pay a higher amount – Appellant-wife who has remained unmarried and is living independently is entitled to a level of maintenance that is reflective of the standard of living she enjoyed during the marriage and which reasonably secures her future – Furthermore,

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