The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami and the West Bengal government after his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, filed a plea seeking an increase in the monthly maintenance for herself and their daughter.

Hasin Jahan approached the top court challenging a Calcutta High Court order that fixed the maintenance amount at ₹1.5 lakh per month for her and ₹2.5 lakh for their daughter. In her petition, she said the total amount of ₹4 lakh was too low compared to Shami’s income and luxurious lifestyle.

During the hearing, the Supreme Court bench remarked, “Isn’t ₹4 lakh per month already a lot of money?” However, the bench still issued notices to Shami and the state government, asking them to respond within four weeks. The next hearing is scheduled for December.

Jahan’s lawyer argued that Shami’s income and wealth were far greater than what was presented in the court. The counsel claimed, “The husband earns a huge income. He owns property worth hundreds of crores, has luxury cars, travels abroad frequently, and enjoys an extravagant lifestyle.”

The plea also alleged that Shami had missed several maintenance payments despite clear orders from both the family court and the Calcutta High Court. Jahan stated that she was not asking for money for herself alone, but for her daughter’s right to live with dignity. “The child should have the same standard of living as her father. She should be able to study in good schools, interact with children of his peers, and have similar opportunities,” the petition said.

This case is the latest chapter in the long legal dispute between the couple, which began in 2018 when Hasin Jahan accused Shami of domestic violence, dowry harassment, and financial misconduct. The conflict has since played out in both courtrooms and the media.

Mohammed Shami, who continues to represent India in international cricket, has largely avoided public discussions about his personal life. In an earlier interview, he said, “I don’t regret the past. What’s gone is gone. I just want to focus on cricket.” Both Shami and the West Bengal government must now submit their replies within four weeks, after which the Supreme Court will hear the case again in December.