Quick Summary: The Delhi High Court decided on a family problem involving Pankaj Narwal and Jyoti, changing the money Pankaj has to give Jyoti based on his job and how much he earns.
Pankaj Narwal and Jyoti got married on March 6, 2014, and have a son. Jyoti accused Pankaj of abuse and filed a complaint in April 2019 under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDV Act) asking for financial support.
On April 8, 2022, the Trial Court decided Pankaj should pay Rs. 7,000 each month as temporary financial support. The court made this decision because Pankaj said he didn't have a job and based on the lowest salary guidelines.
"The court thinks it's right to give temporary financial support of Rs.7000/- to Jyoti and her young son..."
Jyoti later showed a job offer letter dated November 26, 2021, which showed Pankaj was offered a job with a salary of Rs. 6,00,000 per year. This made the court look at his income again and increase the financial support to Rs. 11,000 per month for both Jyoti and their son from December 2021 to December 2022.
Pankaj disagreed with this and said he lost the job in December 2022 and couldn't work because he was sick. He said the financial support should be based on his current income of Rs. 8,000 per month.
"He also says that he is sick, doesn't have a job, and is currently in jail for not paying the financial support."
The court decided:
The court aimed to be fair by considering Pankaj's financial situation while also ensuring Jyoti and their son receive reasonable support.
"The unpaid financial support shall be recalculated and cleared within 3 months by Pankaj."
The case shows how complicated financial support disputes can be and the need for honest financial information.
Justice Delivered by: Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, December 3, 2025
