The Patna High Court ruled that isolated acts of adultery or moral lapses do not disqualify a wife from claiming maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. The Court upheld maintenance for the wife and minor daughter, dismissing the husband’s petition.
The Patna High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance based on unproven or one-time immoral acts. The court said continuous adultery must be proven to disqualify her under Section 125 CrPC.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance unless continuous adultery at the relevant time is proven. A single act of adultery is not enough.
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional adultery does not amount to “living in adultery” under Section 125(4) CrPC, allowing a wife to claim maintenance. The court emphasized the need for continuous adultery to refuse maintenance.
