Jharkhand high court raises divorced woman’s alimony from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh

 The Jharkhand High Court significantly increased a divorced woman’s alimony from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh. The court recognized her ongoing medical needs and the impact of inflation, ensuring she can maintain a dignified life. This decision acknowledges the husband’s financial capacity, including his railway retirement benefits, and upholds the principle of providing support post-divorce. The Jharkhand High Court significantly increased a divorced woman’s alimony from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh. The court recognized her ongoing medical needs and the impact of inflation, ensuring she can maintain a dignified life. This decision acknowledges the husband’s financial capacity, including his railway retirement benefits, and upholds the principle of providing support post-divorce.