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M.V. Leelavathi v. Dr. C.R. Swamy @ Dr. C.R. Kumara Swamy

Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Decree of divorce – Permanent alimony

Partly allowed
Court
Supreme Court of India
Decided
18 Aug 2025
Citation
[2025] 9 S.C.R. 178
Case no.
CIVIL APPEAL No. 10684/2025
Bench
Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta

Issue for consideration

The Family Court awarded Rs.15,00,000/- as permanent alimony, which was upheld by the High Court.

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