We mutually agreed to a divorce with a lump sum alimony payment. I paid the money in court, but my wife wants to return the money and challenge the divorce. Can she return the money after the settlement, especially if she wants to increase the alimony amount?

Under Indian law, returning a lump sum alimony payment after a divorce settlement is not possible, even if the wife wishes to challenge the divorce or seek a higher amount. Once the payment is made and recorded by the court, it is considered final and binding on both parties.