Delhi High Court Enhances Interim Maintenance | Wife Cannot Be Presumed Earning Without Proof The Delhi High Court , in a significant ruling, has held that a wife cannot be presumed to be earning or capable of maintaining herself at the interim maintenance stage unless there is clear evidence . Mere allegations by the husband, without documentary proof, are insufficient. 👩⚖️ Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma , while hearing CRL.REV.P. 763/202 (X v. Y) on 06 January 2026 , enhanced the interim maintenance awarded to the wife from ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 per month under Section 125 Cr.P.C. 🔑 Key Observations by the Court: A bald assertion that the wife is working cannot be accepted without prima facie evidence . The wife had studied only up to Class 11 , and there was no proof that she was employed as a nursery teacher. The husband, despite being a graduate , claimed an income lower than minimum w...