High Court of Karnataka Allows Wife's Petition for Interim Maintenance Under Section 24 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — Sets Aside Family Court Order Granting Inadequate Maintenance Without Proper Assessment of Husband's Income. The court held that the wife's income from tailoring does not absolve the husband of his obligation to maintain her, and directed payment of Rs.10,000/- per month as interim maintenance and Rs.10,000/- as litigation expenses pending fresh consideration.
22 Apr 2026The petitioner, Smt. Sahana K., wife of the respondent Santhosh S. Gowda, filed a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India challen...




