If she wants to spend, let her earn": Karnataka High Court after woman seeks ₹6 lakh per month maintenance

The Karnataka High Court ordered a man to pay his estranged wife INR 6 lakh per month as maintenance. The ruling was based on the husband's substantial income and the wife’s financial needs. The court emphasized that maintenance should ensure a standard of living comparable to what the wife was accustomed to during the marriage. This case underscores the court's approach to maintenance, focusing on fairness and the financial status of both parties. It also highlights the judiciary's role in upholding the financial rights of spouses in matrimonial disputes.