Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even if She Files for Divorce

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 leaving her husband’s company for valid reasons. Justice Amit Mahajan also emphasized that a wife’s education alone cannot be a valid reason to deny her maintenance. The court rejected a husband’s petition challenging a family …

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My wife has filed a 125 case against me

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. It mandates maintenance for wives, children, and parents who are unable to support themselves financially. This provision aims to prevent destitution and ensure a basic standard of living for dependents who may otherwise be neglected …

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Maintenance & Its type under various sections

Maintenance & Its Types Under Various Sections

What is Maintenance? Maintenance is a law under which a person, who is unable to maintain herself/himself for survival, takes financial help from his Guardian legally. The amount given by Guardian is called Maintenance. Wife can seek maintenance from her Husband, Children from Father, old parents from son or handicapped husband can seek maintenance from …

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