'Unemployment' isn't an excuse to skip spousal support, rules Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court just made it clear: being jobless doesn't let husbands off the hook for supporting their wives.
A man tried to dodge a ₹2,500 monthly maintenance order by saying he was unemployed, but the court said that if you're able-bodied, you're still responsible.
The judge called the amount "meager" and backed up the family court's estimate of his income—₹12,500 a month—based on minimum wages for labor work.
Why does this matter?
This ruling is a reminder that legal responsibilities don't disappear just because someone claims they can't find work.
It also highlights how courts use real-world wage standards—not just what someone says about their job status—to decide what's fair.
For anyone following how laws protect spouses in tough situations (including cases with dowry harassment claims), it's an important update on where things stand right now.