Amutha vs A.R. Subramanian
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Case Significance
Amutha vs A.R. Subramanian is a Supreme Court of India decision dated December 19, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-1033). The Supreme Court dismissed the wife's appeal against the Madras High Court's grant of divorce on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The couple married in 2002 and had been living separately for over 20 years with no possibility of reconciliation. However, the Court directed the husband to pay Rs. 50 lakhs as permanent alimony to the wife and an additional Rs. 50 lakhs to their daughter for education and future expenses, to be paid within four months. The bench comprised Justices Prasanna B. Varale and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath.
Summary
The Supreme Court dismissed the wife's appeal against the Madras High Court's grant of divorce on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The couple married in 2002 and had been living separately for over 20 years with no possibility of reconciliation. However, the Court directed the husband to pay Rs. 50 lakhs as permanent alimony to the wife and an additional Rs. 50 lakhs to their daughter for education and future expenses, to be paid within four months.
What was the outcome of Amutha vs A.R. Subramanian?
The Supreme Court dismissed the wife's appeal against the Madras High Court's grant of divorce on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act. The couple married in 2002 an...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-1033)