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What did the Supreme Court order a father to pay in respect of a divorced wife for their daughter’s marriage expenses in a September 2025 judgment?
Question

What did the Supreme Court order a father to pay in respect of a divorced wife for their daughter’s marriage expenses in a September 2025 judgment?

A.

₹12.5 lakh

B.

₹5 lakh

C.

₹7.5 lakh

D.

₹10 lakh

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) ₹10 lakh

Explanation:
• In a landmark ruling in September 2025, the Supreme Court held that a father is legally obligated to contribute to his daughter's marriage expenses even if the parents are divorced.
• In the specific case, the court ordered the father to pay ₹10 lakh as a reasonable contribution toward the wedding costs.

Information Booster:
• The court emphasized that the right to maintenance includes the right to reasonable marriage expenses for a daughter.

Additional Knowledge:
• This reinforces Section 125 of the CrPC and various personal laws regarding parental obligations.

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