Ex-Husband Can't Be Expected To Maintain Ex-Wife As Per His Present Status All Life; Alimony Not To Equalise Wealth : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that ex-husbands are not obligated to provide alimony for life based on their current financial status. The Court emphasized that alimony is not intended to equalize the wealth between the ex-spouses but to provide financial support for the ex-wife, depending on the circumstances at the time of divorce. The ruling set clear boundaries regarding long-term alimony, ensuring that it is not an automatic lifelong right but a matter of need and fairness. This decision seeks to strike a balance between supporting former spouses and not imposing indefinite financial obligations.