
In 2025, India is caught in a heated debate that’s lighting up courtrooms and social media alike. Men’s rights activists, rallying under hashtags like #BanAlimony on X, are calling India’s alimony laws unfair, saying they force men to pay huge sums after divorce, even in short or troubled marriages. From viral posts to big cases like cricketer Mohammed Shami’s ₹4 lakh monthly alimony ruling, men are demanding change. But women’s groups argue alimony is a must for many women who struggle financially after divorce. This fight is changing how we talk about marriage, money, and fairness in India, and it’s something every Indian needs to understand.

Why the Fight Started
The #BanAlimony movement exploded in 2025, with men sharing stories on X about how alimony laws are ruining their lives. They point to laws like Section 125 of the CrPC, which says a man must pay maintenance to his wife if she can’t support herself. Activists claim this law assumes men are always rich and women are always helpless, which doesn’t match today’s world. For example, a viral X post by @venom1s said a man earning ₹90,000 a month could be forced to pay ₹30 lakh for a six-month marriage, plus extra costs. Another post claimed men pay even if their wife cheats or leaves them.
Big cases are making the issue louder. In July 2025, the Supreme Court ordered cricketer Mohammed Shami to pay ₹4 lakh a month to his ex-wife Hasin Jahan, sparking outrage among men’s groups who called it “legal looting.” In Bengaluru, a techie was told to pay ₹50,000 monthly despite proving his wife’s infidelity, fueling X debates. These stories have men saying the system is stacked against them.
What Men’s Groups Are Saying
Groups like Save Indian Family (SIF) say alimony laws are outdated. They argue that in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, where many women work and earn, the law shouldn’t assume men must always pay. They share stories of men who lose half their salary to alimony, leaving them struggling to pay rent or EMIs. Some even claim women misuse alimony to “punish” ex-husbands, especially in cases of short marriages or where no kids are involved. On X, posts like “Why should a man pay for life for a one-month marriage?” get thousands of likes.
Men’s groups also point out that courts rarely consider a man’s financial situation. For example, a Delhi man earning ₹60,000 a month was ordered to pay ₹25,000 in alimony, leaving him with barely enough to live. Activists want laws that look at both sides’ incomes and situations, not just the woman’s needs.

The Other Side: Why Women Need Alimony
Women’s rights groups say alimony is still a lifeline for many. In India, many women give up careers to manage homes or raise kids, leaving them with no income after divorce. Even in cities, women often earn less than men or face job gaps after marriage. Without alimony, they could be left with nothing. A women’s group leader in Mumbai said, “Alimony isn’t about punishment—it’s about survival for women who’ve sacrificed years for their families.”
They also argue that misuse is rare and exaggerated. Hasin Jahan’s case, for instance, showed a woman fighting for her and her child’s future after a public divorce. X posts from women’s groups ask, “How is a single mother supposed to live without support?” They worry that scrapping alimony would leave vulnerable women in the lurch, especially in rural areas where jobs are scarce.
The Social Media Storm
X has become the battleground for this debate. Men’s rights activists use hashtags like #BanAlimony and #MensRights to share stories and demand change. One viral post read, “Alimony laws are a scam—men are slaves to the system!” Women’s groups counter with hashtags like #ProtectAlimony, arguing it’s about fairness, not revenge. The debate gets heated, with some posts turning personal or abusive, showing how emotional this issue is.
High-profile cases keep the fire burning. When Shami’s alimony ruling hit the news, X exploded with comments—some calling it unfair, others saying it was justified. Similar stories, like a Pune man paying ₹2 lakh monthly for a two-year marriage, keep the #BanAlimony hashtag trending.

What’s Being Done?
Men’s groups are pushing for big changes. They want:
- Gender-neutral laws: Alimony based on who needs it, not just women.
- Case-by-case rulings: Courts should look at both spouses’ incomes, marriage length, and kids.
- Pre-nuptial agreements: Legal contracts before marriage to set alimony terms.
Some lawyers suggest mediation, where couples agree on alimony outside court, to reduce fights. The Supreme Court has also started looking at alimony reforms, with recent rulings stressing “fairness” over fixed formulas.
Women’s groups, meanwhile, are pushing back. They want stronger laws to protect women, especially in rural areas, and campaigns to teach men about shared responsibilities in marriage. Both sides agree the system needs a relook, but they differ on how.
Why This Matters to You
The alimony debate isn’t just about divorce—it’s about how India sees marriage and fairness. For men, it’s about not losing everything after a breakup. For women, it’s about having a safety net in a tough world. On X, young Indians are asking: Should love come with a lifelong price tag? Or should women be left to struggle after giving years to a family?
This fight affects everyone—married or single, man or woman. If you’re married, it’s a reminder to talk openly about money with your partner. If you’re young, it’s a call to understand your rights before tying the knot. As India debates alimony in 2025, one thing is clear: fairness, not fighting, is the way forward.
Last Updated on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:55 pm by Shaik Mohammad Hussain | Published by: Shaik Mohammad Hussain on Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:24 pm | News Categories: News, Opinion
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