Decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights Alone Doesn’t Bar Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that a decree for restitution under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, […]
Widow Can’t Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law Under Muslim Law, DV Act
The Court noted that the father-in-law cannot be compelled to pay maintenance to his widowed daughter-in-law either under the Domestic
Allahabad HC: Court Must Decide on Allegation of Adultery Against Wife Before Granting Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that if a clear allegation of adultery is made against the wife, the court must
Section 125 CrPC Should Not Foster Dependence or Inactivity in Spouses Seeking Maintenance
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has highlighted that the maintenance provisions under Section 125 of the CrPC are not designed
Able-bodied wife to not sit idle and misuse maintenance provisions, while the husband is taking care of all the needs: Punjab & Haryana HC
The current petition is presented before the High Court Of Punjab & Haryana At Chandigarh. It is challenging the impugned
Section 125 CrPC Cannot Be Used by Able-Bodied Wives to Evade Employment: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a notable judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court clarified that the maintenance provision under Section 125 CrPC should
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Section 125 CrPC Cannot Be Misused by Wives Seeking to Remain Idle
The High Court upheld a family court’s decision to dismiss a woman’s plea for interim or final maintenance from her
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Well-Qualified Wife Should Not Remain Idle to Rely on Husband’s Maintenance
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Tuesday, noted that well-qualified women should not remain idle or rely solely on their
Madhya Pradesh HC: Maintenance for Parents Unrelated to Property Given to Children
The Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the obligation to pay maintenance to parents is not contingent on the amount
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules Court Can Grant Ad-Interim Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC/Section 144 BNSS
However, the Court said such ad-interim maintenance must be granted only in exceptional cases. The Punjab and Haryana High Court
Allahabad HC: Maintenance Orders Under Section 125 CrPC Can Be Recalled Under Section 127; Bar Under Section 362 CrPC Not Applicable
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that orders issued under Section 125 CrPC, whether final or interim, can be recalled
Exploring the Legal Framework for Husband’s Maintenance Rights in India
Indian law is based on equality before the law. Both husband and wife are entitled to claim maintenance according to
Gauhati High Court Nullifies Family Court’s Maintenance Order Sans Asset Disclosure Affidavits
The Gauhati High Court recently overturned a Family Court directive instructing a husband to provide his wife with interim maintenance
Mumbai Court Overturns Maintenance Order Noting that Wife Earns More than Husband
A Mumbai sessions court recently reversed an interim order passed by a magistrate directing the husband to pay ₹ 10,000