High Court Reverses Maintenance Order in Landmark Ruling

The Allahabad High Court overturned a lower court decision requiring Ankit Saha to pay maintenance to his estranged wife. The court noted that she earns Rs 36,000 monthly and is capable of self-support. This decision highlights the importance of honesty in court affidavits and documentation.

In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has overturned a lower court ruling that mandated a man to pay maintenance to his estranged wife, citing that she has sufficient income to support herself. The decision came after it was revealed that the wife earns a monthly salary of Rs 36,000.

Justice Madan Pal Singh ruled in favor of Ankit Saha, the man who filed a criminal revision petition against the initial verdict. The court emphasized the importance of honesty in affidavits, pointing out discrepancies in the estranged wife's income declaration.

The court stated that litigants who conceal the truth should face legal consequences. This verdict nullified the earlier order from a family court in Gautam Buddh Nagar, underlining the requirement for factual accuracy in legal proceedings.