Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — S. 26 — Maintenance of minor children — Quantum — Standard of living — Children entitled to appropriate financial support consistent with the facilities and circumstances enjoyed by their parents — Where the material on record showed substantial monthly expenditure towards education and other requirements of two minor children, maintenance enhanced from Rs.1,25,000/- to Rs.1,50,000/- per month, i.e. Rs.75,000/- per child, with effect from 1-1-2025 — Enhancement made without prejudice to the right of the appellant to seek further enhancement upon change in circumstances. [Paras 18, 21, 23]
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — Ss. 24, 26 — Maintenance of wife and minor children — Medical expenses — Wife suffering from serious illness and having custody of minor children — Effect — Where the wife was undergoing treatment and was also looking after both children residing with her, her medical expenses and diminished capacity to meet the children's financial requirements were relevant circumstances in determining maintenance — Maintenance payable to wife enhanced from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.30,000/- per month. [Paras 21, 22]
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — S. 26 — Maintenance — Enhancement — Change in circumstances — Maintenance awarded by Court is not immutable — Subsequent change in circumstances may justify further enhancement — Enhancement of maintenance to Rs.1,50,000/- per month for two children did not preclude the appellant from seeking further enhancement if circumstances subsequently changed. [Para 23]
