The Madras High Court ruled that a wife and child are entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if the marriage is not legally valid due to the existence of a first marriage. The court upheld the Family Court’s order directing the husband to pay ₹10,000 per month in maintenance.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be charged with extortion for seeking maintenance through the court. The court quashed complaints filed by both spouses, citing a lack of evidence for cruelty or false claims.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s emotional love for another man does not qualify as adultery unless there is a physical relationship. This decision impacts maintenance claims in legal disputes.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman who leaves her matrimonial home before divorce cannot claim a right to residence under the DV Act, even if her appeal against the divorce is pending.
A Gujarat High Court case reveals a woman living in the US for 10 years refusing divorce and focusing solely on maintenance while neglecting responsibilities for her 10-year-old son.
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.
