The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955  - Section 24

Dismissed by the Family Court on 3.2.2007. Against the said order, the finding of the High Court, while determining the question of permanent alimony of the appellant, that the appellant requires the amount of Rs.40,000/- per month has become final - The issue in the instant appeal is limited - The appellant has prayed that having regard to the fluctuating rate of interest on fixed deposits, the amount of Rs. 40 lakhs will not constantly fetch an interest of Rs.40,000/- per month, an appropriate order be passed to ensure that she gets a monthly sum of Rs.40,000/- towards her maintenance - The Court directs the respondent to pay another Rs.15,00,000 to the appellant wife towards permanent alimony within a period of thirty days from today.

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