Equality cannot be claimed selectively, and both earning partners must contribute to household and child’s education expenses to maintain a lifestyle, the Bombay High Court said while granting relief to a man seeking reduction in monthly maintenance for his estranged wife and minor son.

Refusal to shift

The man had requested his wife to either live with him in Bihar or shift to the Panvel house so he could sell the Andheri home to reduce his financial burdens. The wife, however, refused. The court said no fault can be found with the man’s requests.