Guiding Principles for Alimony: Supreme Court Establishes 8 Key Factors
Supreme Court of India has laid down eight crucial factors to determine the amount of alimony payable in matrimonial disputes.
Guiding Principles for Alimony: Supreme Court Establishes 8 Key Factors
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has laid down guiding principles for alimony with eight crucial factors to determine the amount of alimony payable in matrimonial disputes. This decision comes in the wake of a Bengaluru techie’s tragic suicide, allegedly driven by the financial burden of paying excessive alimony.
The 8 Factors:
1. Income and Earning Capacity: The income and earning capacity of both spouses will be taken into account.
2. Property and Assets: The ownership and value of property, assets, and investments will be considered.
3. Standard of Living: The standard of living enjoyed by the couple during their marriage will be a factor.
4. Age and Health: The age and health of both spouses will be taken into account.
5. Duration of Marriage: The length of the marriage will be considered when determining the alimony amount.
6. Contribution to Household: The contribution of each spouse to the household, including non-monetary contributions, will be evaluated.
7. Liabilities and Debts: The liabilities and debts of both spouses will be taken into account.
8. Future Prospects: The future prospects and potential earning capacity of both spouses will be considered.
Importance of the Judgment
This judgment aims to bring clarity and consistency to the determination of alimony amounts in India. By establishing these eight factors, the Supreme Court seeks to ensure that alimony awards are fair, reasonable, and based on the unique circumstances of each case.
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