Questions over cricketer Mohammed Shami’s financial obligations resurfaced this week as the Supreme Court of India took up a plea filed by his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, who has sought an increase in the monthly maintenance for herself and their daughter.

During the hearing, the bench expressed surprise at the demand for more money, remarking, “Isn’t ₹4 lakh per month already quite a substantial amount?” Despite the observation, the court issued notices to both Shami and the West Bengal government, directing them to submit their replies within four weeks. The matter is scheduled to be heard again in December.

Jahan’s petition challenges a Calcutta High Court decision that fixed the monthly alimony at ₹1.5 lakh for her and ₹2.5 lakh for their daughter. She contends that the amount does

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