Delhi High Court: Interim Maintenance Not Based on Mathematical Precision
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Delhi High Court: Interim Maintenance Not Based on Mathematical Precision

The Delhi High Court has stated that determining interim maintenance for a spouse is not an exercise in mathematical precision, especially when income is earned abroad. Justice Amit Mahajan noted that while a husband's foreign income is a factor, it shouldn't be mechanically converted to Indian currency for maintenance claims. The court, enhancing a previous award, emphasized that assessment involves estimation based on available material, lifestyle, and admitted earning capacity, particularly when full income disclosure is lacking.

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