Delhi High Court Emphasizes Balanced Approach in Family Maintenance Cases: Beyond Expedition to Reasoned Justice

Oct 30, 2025 06:28 pm CST

The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, has called for a more balanced and humane approach in maintenance proceedings, acknowledging the challenges faced by overburdened family courts while emphasizing that expedition cannot supersede reasoned judgment. The court directed that maintenance orders must reflect fairness, transparency, and understanding of the human conditions involved, even at interim stages.