Case Law Analysis
|Karnataka High Court
Section 12 PWDV Act | Maintenance Award Based on Past Earning Capacity Irreducible Despite Subsequent Unemployment : Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court ruled that maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act cannot be reduced based on a husband's later unemployment, as the award is determined by past earning capacity. This reinforces the principle that financial obligations under the DV Act are not contingent on fluctuating employment status, ensuring consistent support for the aggrieved party.