Jasbir Kaur Sehgal v. District Judge, Dehradun and Ors.
7 SCC 7Reported decision1997#10719 most cited
What is Jasbir Kaur Sehgal v. District Judge, Dehradun and Ors. authority for?
There is no set formula for fixing maintenance; it depends on the facts and circumstances of each case, including the parties' status, needs, and the husband's capacity to pay after considering his own expenses.
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Jasbir Kaur Sehgal · maintenance amount · fixation of maintenance · status of parties · needs of parties · husband's capacity to pay · reasonable expenses · lifestyle · 1997 7 SCC 7