Sri Kapil Naidu Vallabh v. Smt Seetha Soujanya Raju
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC DB (NC: 2026:KHC:27571-DB), MFA No. 4611 of 2025 (FC), decided 09.06.2026: quantum of permanent alimony reduced from Rs.50,00,000 to Rs.35,00,000 with balance Rs.25,00,000 payable in three equal monthly instalments within three months, in appeal under Section 19(1) Family Courts Act, 1984 against divorce decree on cruelty under Ss.13(1)(ia)/(ib) Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (M.C.No.5339/2020, Family Court, Bengaluru); Rs.10,00,000 earlier paid under interim order. Relevant searches: alimony quantum reduction appeals, instalment payment directions, post-divorce maintenance modification, quietus of matrimonial monetary disputes.
What did the court decide?
Permanent alimony reduced from Rs.50,00,000 to Rs.35,00,000; appellant directed to pay a further Rs.25,00,000 within three months in three equal monthly instalments towards all rights and claims of the respondent-wife (Rs.10,00,000 already paid pursuant to this Court's interim order).