
The Allahabad High Court has set aside a family court order denying maintenance to a wife, stating a husband cannot evade his legal obligation solely based on his wife's qualifications. The High Court emphasized that women often sacrifice career opportunities for domestic responsibilities and children. It rejected the husband's argument that his wife, a postgraduate with a tailoring diploma, was more qualified than him and could earn independently. The court ordered a fresh determination of maintenance, highlighting the insensitivity of assuming women's sacrifices are solely for financial gain.
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