My wife and I are struggling, she’s been acting quite distant and disrespectful. I’m considering separation but she’s not ready for divorce. Could I move out and live separately, paying for her rent and expenses? Would she have any legal grounds to challenge this?

In India, you can move out of the marital home and live separately. While you are legally obligated to provide for your wife’s basic needs, you are not required to pay for her rent and expenses if she chooses not to move out with you. She could potentially challenge this arrangement in court, arguing for financial support and access to the marital home, depending on the circumstances and available evidence.