India, July 22 -- The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked a woman seeking extravagant maintenance from her estranged husband and asked her to work and earn the privilege given her qualifications.

The woman, who was representing herself in a marital dispute, had approached the apex court demanding a luxury flat in Mumbai, Rs.12 crore in maintenance, and a high-end BMW.

Chief Justice BR Gavai described the package asked by the complainant as excessive.

"But that house is in Kalpataru, which is one of the good builders. You are an IT person. You have done your MBA. You are in demand in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Why don't you work?" NDTV quoted the chief justice as saying.

"You were married for just 18 months. And you also want a BMW?" he adde...