The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that the term “wife” should be broadly interpreted to ensure maintenance is provided, even in cases of invalid marriages. Cohabitation with marriage rituals is enough to claim maintenance.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that Section 125 CrPC is not intended to create dependent individuals waiting for maintenance from their spouse. The court reduced the maintenance awarded to the wife, considering her ability to earn an income.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a man must pay maintenance to his estranged wife despite financial struggles, reaffirming that financial hardship does not exempt him from his legal obligation under Section 125 of the CrPC.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife can seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even after receiving alimony, if she is unable to support herself or her children. The court upheld a monthly maintenance award of Rs. 15,000.
