The Telangana High Court reduced a wife’s maintenance from ₹90,000 to ₹50,000 per month, holding that Section 125 CrPC read with Rajnesh v. Neha secures dignified survival, not repayment of ₹3.5 crore business or personal debts. This post analyses the Court’s reasoning and its limits on maintenance law.

The Telangana High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim maintenance solely on the ground of “mental depression” without credible evidence. Emphasising her B.Tech qualification, the Court held she cannot be expected to remain idle. This decision highlights the importance of proof in maintenance claims and judicial scrutiny in matrimonial disputes.