Maintenance Income Verification: Supreme Court Questions ₹9,000 Salary Claim
Maintenance income verification took centre stage as the Supreme Court questioned a husband’s claim of earning ₹9,000 per month in a ₹12,000 alimony dispute. The Court indicated it may summon the employer to verify the salary details, reinforcing stricter scrutiny in maintenance cases.
High Court Contempt Jurisdiction Clarified by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has introduced a new policy allowing judges set to become Chief Justices of High Courts to be transferred in advance of upcoming vacancies. The move aims to ensure smoother leadership transitions, administrative continuity, and uninterrupted judicial functioning.