Can Alimony Be Granted When Marriage Is Declared Void Under Hindu Marriage Act? Supreme Court To Consider On October 3

The Supreme Court of India is set to consider whether alimony can be granted when a marriage is declared void under the Hindu Marriage Act. The case addresses the legal status and entitlements of individuals in marriages that are annulled due to invalidity. The Court's decision will have implications for how financial support is handled in cases where marriages are deemed void from the outset. This issue involves interpreting the intersection of personal and family law, particularly regarding financial obligations and rights after the dissolution of a marriage.