Husband Bound To Maintain Wife For Life: P&H HC Orders 86-Year-Old Paralysed Man To Pay Maintenance to Wife

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld a family court order directing an 86-year-old Army veteran to pay ₹15,000 per month as interim maintenance to his 77-year-old wife.

Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal observed that a husband with the financial capacity is bound by law and morality to maintain his wife for life, regardless of age.

The veteran argued he was paralysed and that his wife was supported by their sons, but the Court noted he receives a pension of ₹42,750 and owns 2.5 acres of land.

The Court dismissed his plea, holding the maintenance reasonable and necessary.