Punjab & Haryana HC: Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even if Marriage is Invalid
Shruti Mahapatra
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if her marriage is invalid, as long as she cohabited as a…
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