Punjab, Haryana High Court rules, “it is husband’s duty to maintain wife, even if he is beggar"
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a husband's plea challenging a subordinate court's order of paying ₹5,000 per month as maintenance to his wife during the pendency of their divorce case.
The Court dismissed a revision plea filed by a husband, in the case titled Sandeep V. Suman, who was a professional beggar, against a maintenance order for his wife. Justice HS Madaan, while delivering the verdict, stated that a husband has a moral and legal duty to support his wife, even if he is a beggar. The court emphasized that a husband must maintain his wife who is unable to support herself, irrespective of his profession.
It further added that the husband, who is able-bodied, should be capable of earning at least ₹500 per day, considering the current trend of inflation.
According to a report by Livelaw, the wife had filed for divorce and had also sought maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
She had requested a monthly maintenance of ₹15,000 and litigation expenses of ₹11,000. The court ordered the husband to pay a lump sum of ₹5,500 as litigation expenses and ₹500 per hearing.
The husband had challenged this order and filed a revised plea in the High Court.
The court, while dealing with the revised petition, observed that the husband had a moral and legal obligation to support his wife, especially if she is unable to maintain herself.
The court also noted that the husband had failed to establish that his wife had any means of earning or sufficient property to support herself.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
