Husband to pay 60% of salary as maintenance

Ironically,the wife,Nalini,earns Rs 9,000 per month,which is almost five times her husband’s salary.

Nalini had filed a petition against Rathi under the Hindu Marriage Act to pass a decree of divorce and to receive maintenance for their child. She had alleged that her husband mistreated her and her family and demanded excessive dowry and gifts. Nalini also claimed that she was beaten by her husband when she refused get the dowry.

Rathi has agreed to pay the maintenance amount as well as the arrears within three months from the date.