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“Chhattisgarh HC: Definition of ‘Wife’ under Section 125 CrPC Includes Women Married by Necessary Rites”

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that the term ‘wife’ under Section 125 CrPC includes not only a lawfully wedded wife but also a woman married by performing necessary rites. This significant decision broadens the scope of who can claim maintenance under this law.

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