Hindu marriage Act, 1955 (25 of 1955) Section 13(1)(ia) – maintenance – Undoubtedly the husband is earning well while being posted in Singapore, however, the cost of living in Singapore is higher – The husband is already paying a rent @ 3200 Singapore Dollars, per month and income tax @ 1583 Singapore Dollars – Thus, the net income of the respondent gets substantially reduced – Keeping in view the status of the parties and their income, it is considered appropriate to direct the respondent to pay a sum of Rs.50,000/-, per month, to the wife towards interim maintenance allowance from the date of application till the pendency of the proceedings before the Family Court.
(2022-2)206 PLR 015 , 2022 PLRonline 2660
