Calcutta High Court Orders Mohammed Shami to Pay ₹4 Lakh Monthly Alimony to Estranged Wife

Team India pacer Mohammed Shami has been dealt a legal setback, with the Calcutta High Court directing him to pay ₹4 lakh per month in interim maintenance to his estranged wife Hasin Jahan and their daughter.


Calcutta High Court Orders Mohammed Shami to Pay ₹4 Lakh Monthly Alimony to Estranged Wife

The ruling came after Jahan appealed a lower court’s 2023 decision that had awarded her ₹50,000 and her daughter ₹80,000 per month. In the revised judgment, Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee increased the monthly support to ₹1.5 lakh for Jahan and ₹2.5 lakh for the child, calling the previous amount insufficient.

Court Cites Lifestyle and Shami’s Income

Justice Mukherjee noted that the revised amount better reflects the standard of living the mother and daughter were accustomed to during the marriage, and takes into account Shami’s current income and earning potential.

“In my considered opinion, a sum of ₹1.5 lakh to the wife and ₹2.5 lakh to the daughter is fair and reasonable to ensure financial stability for both until the final verdict,” the court stated.

The court emphasized that Jahan, who has remained unmarried and is raising the child independently, deserves financial support that mirrors the marital lifestyle she once had. It also mentioned that Shami is free to voluntarily contribute more for his daughter’s education or other expenses beyond the mandated ₹4 lakh.


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Long-Running Legal Dispute Since 2018

The dispute between Shami and Jahan dates back to 2018. The couple, who tied the knot in April 2014, saw their relationship break down four years later when Jahan filed a police complaint against Shami and his family. The FIR, lodged at Jadavpur police station, accused Shami of domestic violence, dowry harassment, and neglecting their daughter’s welfare.

With this latest court order, Shami is now legally required to pay ₹4 lakh every month unless the ruling is overturned or modified in future legal proceedings.

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