The Orissa High Court has reaffirmed the obligation of husbands to maintain their wives, ruling that a husband with an MBA degree must pay ₹6,000 per month in maintenance to his employed wife, who works as an assistant revenue inspector in Cuttack, Odisha. Justice Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo noted that the husband, having previously worked for companies like Harman Company and Wipro, failed to provide evidence to support his claim of having no income. The court stated that as an able-bodied individual, he is presumed capable of earning sufficient income to support his wife. The husband challenged a family court order from September 2024, which directed him to pay maintenance effective from January 2020, arguing that his wife’s salary of approximately ₹31,000 per month disqualified her from receiving support. However, the court maintained that the husband's financial capabilities and educational background obligate him to fulfill his duty regardless of his wife's income. The ruling underscores the legal principle that a husband cannot deny maintenance claims based on financial constraints if he is capable of earning.