Mohammed Shami ordered to pay ₹4 lakh alimony – Know the reason

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been directed by the Calcutta High Court to pay Rs 4 lakh per month as maintenance to his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, and their daughter. This amount marks a significant rise from the Rs 1.30 lakh monthly figure that was previously set by a district sessions court in 2023. The revised sum is meant to account for Shami’s financial standing and ensure the welfare of his daughter and wife.

The court ruling drew strong reactions on social media, with many of Shami's fans expressing sympathy, arguing that the cricketer should not have to pay such a steep amount. However, the judge clarified that the maintenance amount was fair, given the lifestyle Hasin Jahan had prior to separation and her current needs. The court noted that Jahan has remained unmarried and is living independently with the child, entitling her to a maintenance level that reflects her previous standard of living.

“The opposite party/husband’s income, financial disclosure, and earnings established that he is in a position to pay a higher amount,” the court said, according to Bar and Bench. “While it is true that the question of awarding an excessive amount of monetary relief does not arise, awarding a very low amount also cannot be accepted,” the judge explained further, as quoted by the Times of India.

Legal Battle and Background

Hasin Jahan expressed her gratitude after the order, saying the increased amount will now allow her to provide better opportunities for their daughter. “I have lost almost everything while fighting for my rights in the last seven years. I couldn’t admit my daughter to a better school. I am thankful to the court,” she told the Times of India. Initially, Jahan had demanded Rs 10 lakh per month—Rs 7 lakh for herself and Rs 3 lakh for her daughter.

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The case dates back to March 2018 when Jahan filed an FIR at the Jadavpur police station against Shami and his family. Married in April 2014, she accused the pacer of "enormous physical and mental torture" under the PWDV Act, 2005, along with dowry harassment, match-fixing allegations, and neglecting financial responsibilities toward their daughter.