N.R. Gopal vs K.G. Banumathi And Anr. on 7 February, 2000
In a recent decision of the Madhya Pradesh High Court (Surajmal v. Rukminibai), a similar question arose for consideration. In the written statement filed by wife, she claimed maintenance. Divorce was allowed. But the wife had not filed any application for
getting permanent alimony. When permanent alimony was allowed, it was challenged before the High Court. While considering the same, learned Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held thus (at pp. 49 and 50 of AIR) :--