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Widowed Daughter-in-Law Can Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law, Rules High Court

Shruti Mahapatra3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law can seek financial support from her father-in-law if she has no income and her husband has passed away. However, the maintenance amount can be reduced based on the financial condition of the father-in-law.

498A/ Domestic Violence
Child Custody
Divorce
Dowry

High Court Rules Widowed Daughter-in-Law Can Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law

Shruti Mahapatra9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law can claim maintenance from her father-in-law if she has no financial means. The court reduced the original maintenance from Rs 3,000 to Rs 1,000 per month, considering the father-in-law’s age and dependency on his other sons.