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Wed 07 Oct 2026 04:04:03 PM
Kerala HC upholds ₹10k monthly maintenance for ex-wife of paralysed man who said he married only for a maid
SUMMARY
The Kerala High Court upheld a Family Court order directing a paralysed man to pay ₹10,000 monthly maintenance to his ex-wife. The man admitted he married solely to get a caretaker/maid for himself. The court ruled the wife deserved maintenance despite the husband's disability, noting his admission proved the marriage was exploitative. The woman was treated as a domestic helper rather than a spouse, strengthening her claim for financial support after separation.
Relevant For:
Mains
GS - II
Polity & Governance
Focus Area
Family Law
Maintenance Rights
Gender Justice
Women’s Rights
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