Who is Eligible to Claim Maintenance Under Section 125 Cr.P.C. and Under What Conditions?
Claim Maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) is a legal provision to prevent destitution and […]
Wife Living Separately Without Valid Reason Not Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Kerala High Court
The Court observed that a wife living apart from her husband without valid reasons such as cruelty or desertion cannot
Delhi High Court: Educated Wife with Job Experience Should Not Stay Idle Solely to Claim Maintenance from Husband
The Delhi High Court has stated that a well educated wife with relevant job experience should not remain unemployed merely
Orissa High Court Reduces Maintenance, Stating Law Doesn’t Favor Highly Qualified but Idle Wives
“The wife is a well-educated lady, but also she was previously working in some media houses, however, she has definite
Supreme Court: Right to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC is a Legal and Moral Duty of the Husband, Not a Benefit for the Wife
The Supreme Court allowed a Criminal Appeal preferred by a wife against the Order of the Telangana High Court. The
Kerala High Court Ruling: Can a Wife with a Temporary Job Still Claim Maintenance?
The Kerala High Court recently delivered an important judgment regarding the entitlement of a wife with a temporary job to
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,
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
Section 125 CrPC | Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even if She Files for Divorce: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently noted that a wife cannot be denied maintenance solely because she seeks a divorce after
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Voluntary Loan Taken by Spouse Post-Separation to Reduce Net Salary Not Considered in Maintenance Calculation
The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that loan deductions voluntarily taken by the respondent after the
My wife has filed a 125 case against me, what shall I do?
In the realm of family law in India, Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) holds significant importance.
Allahabad HC Rules Application Under Section 483 CrPC for Expedited Resolution of Section 125 CrPC Petition by Family Court as Maintainable
The Allahabad High Court noted that since a family court functions with the jurisdiction of a Judicial Magistrate when ruling
Maintenance & Its Types Under Various Sections
What is Maintenance? Maintenance laws under which a person, who is unable to maintain herself/himself for survival, takes financial help
Navigating Child Support and Custody Arrangements Post-Divorce
Child maintenance is a critical component in ensuring the well-being and financial stability of children following a divorce. The purpose