Madras HC: No Interim Maintenance if Wife Has Own Income & Property

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Recent judgments by Madras High Court’s Justice P.B. Balaji include a ruling that financially independent wives with substantial income and property are not entitled to interim maintenance, and that property disputes between spouses can only be heard by Family Courts, not subordinate civil courts. Another recent judgment directed Air India to pay a passenger ₹35,000 for finding a hair in his meal, holding the airline vicariously liable for the caterer’s negligence.
Key recent judgments
Interim maintenance for financially independent wife: Justice Balaji set aside a Family Court order that directed a husband to pay interim maintenance to his wife. The court held that the wife had substantial independent income (from dividends) and immovable properties, making an award of maintenance unnecessary. The direction for maintenance for the couple’s minor son was upheld.
Property disputes between spouses: A ruling stated that property disputes between a husband and wife can only be entertained by Family Courts. The judgment was made while allowing a revision petition against a subordinate civil court that had refused to return a plaint filed by a husband regarding a property dispute between the couple.
Airline liability for food contamination: In a case involving a passenger who found a hair in a food packet, the court ordered Air India to pay ₹35,000 in compensation. The court noted the airline’s negligence and found that it was vicariously liable for its caterer’s actions. The court also criticized the airline for attempting to shift liability to the caterer.
Madras HC: No Interim Maintenance if Wife Has Own Income & Property
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