Family law
April 13, 2024
The concept of maintenance to the wife is well known and most prevailing in Indian society, As we all know, Indian law is based on equality before the law; thus, both husband and wife are entitled to claim maintenance according to the law.
1 Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed a working woman to pay monthly maintenance of Rs 10,000 to her former husband who is unable to earn due to his ailments. A single bench of Justice Sharmila Deshmukh in the order of April 2 noted that the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act uses the term 'spouse' and this would include both husband and wife.
2. Woman Can't Seek Maintenance From Second Husband U/S 125 CrPC If Her First Marriage Survives: Madhya Pradesh High Court.
3.Husband Bound To Maintain Wife Despite Lack Of Income, He Can Earn ₹350-400 Per Day As An Unskilled Worker: Allahabad HC