An Indian-American businessman, facing a hefty Rs 500 crore alimony payment to his first wife, has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay Rs 12 crore to his second wife after a brief marriage. The court criticized the second wife’s demand for alimony equal to the first wife’s, emphasizing that alimony aims to prevent destitution, not equalize wealth.
Can’t expect man to maintain ex-wife as per his status all his life: SC
