Supreme Court Issues Notice To Mohammed Shami Over Wife’s Plea For Increased Maintenance | Outlook India

Supreme Court Notice to Mohammed Shami

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to cricketer Mohammed Shami after his estranged wife requested an increase in interim maintenance payments for herself and their daughter.

Details of the Maintenance Plea

Shami's wife claims the current payments are insufficient and demands Rs 7 lakh per month for herself and Rs 3 lakh per month for their daughter. She describes the existing amounts as “grossly inadequate” considering Shami’s financial status and lifestyle.

Background of the Case

The case follows a domestic violence complaint filed in 2018 and prior orders from the Calcutta High Court related to maintenance and arrears.

The Calcutta High Court had increased interim maintenance to:

Shami was also allowed to clear arrears in eight instalments.

Supreme Court Proceedings

A bench led by Justices Manoj Misra and Ujjal Bhuyan has asked Shami to respond to the plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's orders from July 1 and August 25.

Financial Context

The plea notes Shami’s annual income as nearly Rs 48 crore for the year 2021-22, while his wife reportedly struggles with basic expenses under “downtrodden conditions.”

She contends the amounts are “grossly inadequate,” given his financial standing and “lavish lifestyle.”

Author’s summary: The Supreme Court has sought Shami's response after his wife demanded a significant increase in maintenance due to his substantial income and their challenging living conditions.

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