Supreme Court of India

M.V. Leelavathi v. Dr. C.R. Swamy @ Dr. C.R. Kumara Swamy

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Reported as [2025] 9 S.C.R. 178
Bench Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta JJ.
Decided 18 August 2025

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Issue for Consideration The Family Court awarded Rs.15,00,000/- as permanent alimony, which was upheld by the High Court. Headnotes† Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Decree of divorce – Permanent alimony – The Family Court granted a decree of divorce and awarded Rs.15,00,000/- as permanent alimony – The High Court upheld the grant of divorce on the ground of cruelty and held that the Rs.15,00,000/- awarded as alimony by the Family Court was appropriate – Correctness: Held: Decree of divorce affirmed – Determination of alimony requires consideration of multiple factors – It is evident from the

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