'Let her earn': HC judge slams woman asking for Rs 6 lakh monthly maintenance from husband. Video

'This is an exploitation of the process of the court,' the judge said about the demand.

A recent court proceeding has garnered significant attention after a video surfaced on social media, showing a woman’s advocate arguing for an exorbitant monthly maintenance of Rs 6 lakh from her client’s husband.

The advocate, representing Radha Munukuntla, made the case for the substantial sum, detailing specific monthly expenses that included Rs 15,000 for personal items such as shoes, dresses, and bangles, and Rs 60,000 for food. Additionally, the advocate cited medical expenses, requesting Rs 4-5 lakh for treatment related to knee pain, physiotherapy, and other medications.

During the hearing on 20 August, the judge presiding over the case expressed strong reservations about the demand, questioning its validity and fairness. The judge observed, "This is an exploitation of the process of the court," further remarking on the excessive nature of the requested amount. Addressing the advocate directly, the judge stated, “Please don’t tell the court that this is all a person requires. Rs 6,16,300 per month. Does anybody spend this much? A single lady for herself. If she wants to spend, let her earn. Not on the husband.”

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The judge also pointed out that Munukuntla had no other familial responsibilities, such as caring for children, and that her demands were solely for her personal upkeep. “You want it for yourself… You should be reasonable,” the judge added, advising the advocate to propose a more reasonable amount or risk having the plea dismissed.

This particular hearing was centred on the issue of Munukuntla’s non-filing of her expenditure details. It is noteworthy that on 30 September 2023, the Additional Principal Judge of the Family Court in Bengaluru had previously granted her a monthly maintenance of Rs 50,000 from her husband, M. Narsimha. Dissatisfied with this interim maintenance amount, Munukuntla had approached the High Court seeking an increase.