#Section 25 HMA

The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that permanent alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act must be calculated as a lump sum anchored in the wife’s life expectancy and the husband’s earning capacity, not just monthly maintenance. This sets a precedent for equitable, forward-looking financial settlements in ex parte divorce cases, empowering women with long-term economic security beyond periodic payments.

Jharkhand High Court upholds a Rs. 30 lakh one-time alimony award, ruling that Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act mandates financial security aligned with the marital standard of living, not merely the husband's present earnings. The judgment reinforces that maintenance quantum must account for past lifestyle, not just current declarations.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that Family Courts cannot defer alimony claims under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act to post-divorce proceedings. The decision, grounded in Rajnesh v. Neha, ensures that financial relief is not delayed, protecting spouses - especially women - from prolonged economic uncertainty after marital breakdown.

Rajasthan High Court rules that permanent alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act must reflect the husband's stable government income and the wife's lack of residential security. The Court enhanced the alimony from ₹25 lakhs to ₹40 lakhs, setting a precedent for equitable spousal maintenance calculations in similar cases.