In a significant ruling, the Indian Supreme Court has strongly reprimanded a woman who sought a massive Rs 12 crore in alimony, a luxury flat in Mumbai, and a BMW car after only 18 months of marriage. The case has drawn considerable attention for the extravagant demands made by the woman, an IT professional with an MBA.
The woman, who had worked in the IT sector before her marriage, chose not to continue her career afterward. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai questioned her substantial demands, highlighting her strong educational background and work experience. The court emphasized that she was capable of earning a good living in major Indian cities like Bengaluru or Hyderabad and should strive for financial independence rather than seeking such a large maintenance sum.
The court noted that the husband had already agreed to provide Rs 4 crore as alimony along with a flat. The Chief Justice expressed surprise at the woman’s demands given the short duration of the marriage. The woman, in her defense, claimed her husband was wealthy and had initiated annulment proceedings based on alleged mental health issues like schizophrenia.
Ultimately, the Supreme Court presented the woman with two options: accept a flat without any further legal complications or take a total settlement of Rs 4 crore. This ruling is being hailed as a landmark judgment, sending a clear message to society and to working women involved in divorce cases, promoting self-reliance and discouraging excessive alimony claims for those capable of earning their own livelihood. The judgment underscores the importance of financial independence rather than dependency on former spouses for exorbitant sums.
