The Delhi High Court has ruled that permanent alimony cannot be awarded to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient, emphasising that alimony is meant as a measure of social justice rather than a tool for enrichment or financial equalisation between capable individuals.
A Division Bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar observed that the law requires the person seeking alimony to demonstrate a genuine need for financial assistance.
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