Can I claim alimony if my husband denies proper conjugal relationship?

May I claim alimony or compensation at the time of divorce if my husband is not interested in maintaining a proper conjugal relationship?

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Ayantika Mondal
Advocate Ayantika Mondal Answered: 29 Aug 2026

Dear client, Possibly. The denial of a normal marital relationship may be relevant depending on the facts and the applicable personal law. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, issues such as cruelty or other matrimonial grounds may arise in appropriate cases. A spouse may seek maintenance or permanent alimony under Sections 24 and 25, depending on financial circumstances and the proceedings. The court will consider the facts, income and needs of both parties. Thank you for contacting us. If you have any further queries, kindly do not hesitate to contact us again. Thank you!

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 27 Aug 2026

If your husband is not maintaining a proper conjugal relationship, you may seek appropriate relief depending on the facts of the marriage and the applicable personal law. Alimony is not an automatic penalty for lack of conjugal relations. The court generally considers factors such as income, financial needs, conduct, duration of marriage, and other relevant circumstances while deciding maintenance or permanent alimony. Evidence supporting your allegations should be preserved. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.

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