The Bombay High Court ruled that a father cannot deny maintenance to his daughter based on social media photos, stating that such portrayals do not prove financial independence.
The Kerala High Court ruled that an unmarried daughter who has reached adulthood cannot claim maintenance from her father solely on the grounds of financial inability. The court emphasized that evidence of physical or mental incapacity is required to claim maintenance under Section 125(1) CrPC.
The Supreme Court ruled that a working wife with a sufficient salary is not entitled to maintenance. However, it awarded ₹30 lakhs for the daughter’s care and upheld the divorce, citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
The Supreme Court ruled that a working wife with a sufficient salary is not entitled to maintenance, but awarded maintenance to the daughter. The decision highlights the court’s stance on financial independence and child support.
