Mohammed Shami’s wife has moved the Supreme Court seeking to raise maintenance from ₹4 lakh to ₹10 lakh per month.
The Calcutta High Court had earlier fixed the amount at ₹4 lakh - ₹1.5 lakh for her and ₹2.5 lakh for their daughter.
She claimed Shami’s ₹500 crore net worth makes ₹4 lakh insufficient to match their earlier lifestyle.
The couple has been separated since 2018 amid domestic violence allegations.
The Supreme Court asked if ₹4 lakh isn’t already adequate maintenance.
Notices were issued to Shami and the West Bengal government; the case will continue after their response.