High Court Denies Maintenance to Wife Earning More Than Husband

A High Court has rejected a maintenance plea filed by a woman who resides in New Jersey, United States. The woman earns approximately Rs 8 lakh per month, equivalent to around $8,700, which exceeds her husband's monthly income. The court's decision was based on the financial disparity between the two parties, with the wife being the higher earner. The ruling highlights the principle that maintenance is intended to support financially dependent spouses rather than those with greater earning capacity.