Family law

A recent Supreme Court decision has enhanced permanent alimony for a divorced woman to Rs 50,000 per month, but the key question is whether this increase is retrospective. 

The court's decision does not explicitly state that the increased maintenance is to be applied retroactively to past periods.

Instead, the order appears to be prospective, taking effect from the date of the order.

 However, the court did address arrears of maintenance from a previous order, indicating a potential for some retrospective application in specific situations.