Karnataka High Court Allows Wife's Appeal for Interim Maintenance Under Section 36 of Divorce Act, 1869 — Family Court Erred in Rejecting Application Without Hearing on Merits. The court held that a wife is entitled to pendente lite alimony even if the validity of the marriage is disputed, and the Family Court cannot reject such application without considering merits, especially when no objections are filed by the husband.
15 Apr 2015The appellant, Soumya, wife of Johny, filed an appeal under Section 55 of the Divorce Act, 1869, against the judgment and decree dated 27.03.2014 pass...
