NEW DELHI: In a landmark judgment delivered on Wednesday, Supreme Court laid down guidelines for determining quantum of interim maintenance to be awarded during pendency of matrimonial matters from the day, it had been filed.
A bench comprising Justices Indu Malhotra and Subash Reddy pronounced the verdict, which could have a large impact on maintenance and alimony, those who need and seek from the courts.
The Supreme Court also issued extensive guidelines on payment of maintenance in matrimonial disputes.
Now, both sides must disclose their income, maintained from date of filing application, alimony to be enforced as a money decree, the Supreme Court ruled and asked all the state high courts to comply with its judgement. (AGENCIES)