Supreme Court Directs Salary Deduction for Maintenance to Estranged Wife and Daughter

The Supreme Court of India has ordered a man's employer to deduct ₹25,000 monthly from his salary and transfer it directly to his estranged wife to cover maintenance for her and their four-year-old daughter. The husband, who has been living separately since 2022, failed to pay maintenance arrears of approximately ₹1.38 lakh despite earlier court orders. The court emphasized the child's welfare and mandated the payment via RTGS to ensure timely transfer, following unsuccessful mediation attempts and the husband's refusal to deposit ₹2.5 lakh for arrears and future support.