Kolkata, July 2, 2025 – In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High
Court has directed Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami to pay a monthly
alimony of ₹4 lakh to his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, and their minor
daughter, Aaira. The court’s decision, passed on July 1, 2025, by
Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee, allocates ₹1.5 lakh for Hasin Jahan and
₹2.5 lakh for Aaira’s maintenance, revising an earlier lower court
order that was deemed insufficient given Shami’s financial capacity.

Background of the Case

The legal battle between Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan has been
ongoing since 2018, when Jahan filed an FIR against Shami and his
family, alleging domestic violence, dowry harassment, and match-fixing
under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence
Act, 2005. The couple, married in 2014, separated four years later,
with Jahan claiming “enormous physical and mental torture” and neglect
of their daughter.

In 2023, a district sessions court in Alipore, Kolkata, had ordered
Shami to pay ₹50,000 per month to Jahan and ₹80,000 for Aaira.
However, Jahan appealed to the Calcutta High Court, arguing that the
amount was inadequate given her monthly expenditure of approximately
₹6.12 lakh and her limited income of ₹16,000. Her counsel, Imtiaz
Ahmed, emphasized Shami’s substantial annual income, reportedly around
₹7.19 crore, and the rising cost of living.

Calcutta High Court’s Ruling

The Calcutta High Court reviewed the appeal and found the previous
alimony amount “inadequate and insufficient.” The court noted that a
wife’s income does not negate her right to financial relief and
highlighted Shami’s financial capacity to support his estranged wife
and daughter. The revised alimony of ₹4 lakh per month—₹1.5 lakh for
Jahan and ₹2.5 lakh for Aaira—aims to ensure their financial stability
and provide for Aaira’s education and upbringing.

Justice Mukherjee’s order also acknowledged that Jahan has not
remarried and is solely responsible for raising their daughter,
further justifying the increased maintenance amount. The ruling,
effective from July 1, 2025, has been described as a significant
setback for Shami, who will now face a substantial financial
obligation amid his ongoing divorce proceedings.

Public and Social Media Reactions

The court’s decision has sparked widespread discussion on social media
platforms like X, with users expressing varied opinions. Some posts
highlighted the significant increase from the earlier ₹1.3 lakh
monthly maintenance, while others debated the fairness of the alimony
amount, with sentiments ranging from support for Jahan to concerns
about the financial burden on Shami. One user noted, “Alimony was
supposed to help those in real need. Now it’s a shortcut to luxury,”
reflecting the polarized views on the ruling.

Context of the Dispute

The case stems from a tumultuous period in Shami’s personal life. In
2018, Jahan accused Shami of serious allegations, including receiving
money from a Pakistani woman and match-fixing, claims that were later
dismissed. Shami, a star pacer for the Indian cricket team and a
former Kolkata Knight Riders player, has maintained a low profile
regarding the case but recently shared an emotional post about meeting
his daughter after a long gap, which Jahan dismissed in media
interviews.

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for April 21, 2026,
indicating that the legal proceedings are far from over. The Calcutta
High Court’s ruling marks a pivotal moment in this high-profile case,
drawing attention to issues of alimony, domestic disputes, and
financial responsibilities in celebrity marriages.

Why This Matters

This ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in addressing financial
disparities in matrimonial disputes, particularly when one party has
significant earnings. For Shami, whose cricketing career continues to
thrive, the increased alimony reflects the court’s effort to balance
his financial obligations with the needs of his estranged wife and
daughter. The case also highlights the broader conversation around
alimony laws in India and their implications for high-income
individuals.

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Keywords: Mohammed Shami, Hasin Jahan, Calcutta High Court, alimony,
divorce case, Aaira, Indian cricket, maintenance, legal battle,
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Sources: Calcutta High Court ruling, media reports, and posts on X