The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an unmarried adult daughter, who is not suffering from any physical or mental abnormality, cannot claim maintenance from her father under Section 125 of the CrPC. This decision was made in the landmark case of Abhilasha vs. Prakash.
The Supreme Court ruled that alimony must be reasonable and realistic, emphasizing that its purpose is not to punish but to ensure financial stability for the spouse after a failed marriage.
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that husbands can claim alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court emphasized that this provision is intended to benefit indigent spouses, regardless of gender.
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance. The court clarified that continuous and repeated adultery is required to deny maintenance under Section 125(4) of CrPC.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a father must continue to pay maintenance for his daughter even if she resides with her maternal grandparents, emphasizing that his responsibilities remain unchanged.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance after divorce, emphasizing that only repeated and cohabitating acts of adultery are grounds for denial.
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court’s decision to grant divorce to a wife, emphasizing the importance of both spouses in maintaining family stability and highlighting issues of mental cruelty and non-compliance with maintenance orders.
The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that a wife who leaves her marital home due to ill-treatment is entitled to maintenance, despite the husband’s claims of mutual consent.
The Bombay High Court ruled that women have the right to choose whether to work or stay at home, even if they are educated. This decision came during a hearing on a maintenance case.
The Delhi High Court ruled that rejecting a maintenance application in a divorce case doesn’t prevent a wife from seeking maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, emphasizing her rights despite divorce proceedings.
