Delhi HC says financially independent spouses can't claim maintenance:Does it fairly account for women who have achieved financial stability or is it wrongly overlooked by the court?

Delhi High Court recently ruled that financially independent spouses cannot claim alimony, sparking a debate over whether this approach is fair and just.

While the court views permanent alimony as a tool of social justice, not a means to redistribute wealth, critics argue that the ruling oversimplifies complex marital realities.

Let us understand does it fairly account for women who have achieved financial stability or is it wrongly overlooked by the court?

Alimony should be decided case by case, says social activist Yogita Bhayana

Social activist Yogita Bhayana emphasised that the question of alimony cannot be addressed through a blanket ruling. She called for a nuanced approach, taking into account individual circumstances and family dynamics.

Yogita Bhayana said, “It should not be