Husband cannot use bankcruptcy as excuse for not paying maintenance, wife, kids will get priority over claim of creditors: SC

The Supreme Court prioritized estranged wives and children's maintenance over creditors' claims in insolvency cases. The court ruled that maintenance, tied to the right to dignity, overrides claims under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. A husband's diamond factory assets are subject to this ruling, ensuring the family's sustenance despite financial difficulties.