Child Marriage Victim Cannot Be Denied Maintenance, It’s Her Right: Madhya Pradesh High Court 

The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a woman married during childhood cannot be denied reasonable maintenance, observing that she was victimised first by child marriage and later by being awarded a meagre maintenance amount. The Court emphasised the need to protect the rights and dignity of women.

Husband’s Detention for Unpaid Maintenance Cannot Become Endless Punitive Jail: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that prolonged incarceration in maintenance execution cannot become indefinite punitive confinement. It released a man jailed for over five months for unpaid maintenance owed to his wife and children during the case.

Mother’s Income No Excuse, Father Cannot Evade Duty to Maintain Minor Child: Uttarakhand High Court

Uttarakhand High Court ruled father cannot avoid child maintenance citing mother’s income or liabilities. Justice Ashish Naithani upheld order directing Rs 8000 monthly support under Section 125 CrPC.

Father-In-Law Must Maintain Widowed Daughter-In-Law And Her Child: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a Family Court ruling directing a father-in-law to provide maintenance to his widowed daughter-in-law and her minor daughter. The bench affirmed that the statutory obligation applied despite his appeal before the judges today.

Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance if Her Family Causes Incapacity of Husband’s Earning: Allahabad High Court Denies Maintenance

The Allahabad High Court held that a wife cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. if her own family members have rendered the husband incapable of earning through criminal acts. The Court upheld the Family Court’s rejection of interim maintenance in such circumstances.

Earns Rs 1.38 Lakh, Can Maintain Herself Decently & With Dignity: Bombay High Court Denies Maintenance to Doctor Wife

The Bombay High Court held that a government-employed doctor earning Rs 1.38 lakh per month is financially independent and capable of maintaining herself decently and with dignity. The Court therefore set aside the maintenance awarded to her under the Domestic Violence Act.

Hindu Wife Can Claim Maintenance from Husband’s Property Even After Sale: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a Hindu wife can enforce her right to maintenance against her husband’s immovable property even after it has been sold, provided legal proceedings were initiated earlier or the buyer had notice of her claim.

Wife’s Educational Qualifications Cannot be Grounds to Deny Maintenance: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court rules that a wife’s education or potential earning capacity cannot deny her right to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. The judgment reinforces women’s financial rights and ensures dignity after marital separation.

Homemaker Can’t Be Forced to File ITRs to Prove Unemployment for Maintenance: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that a homemaker with no taxable income cannot be compelled to file Income Tax Returns to prove unemployment. The Court held that the absence of ITRs does not defeat a statutory claim for maintenance.

Stridhan Or Inherited Property Cannot Defeat Wife’s Maintenance Claim: Delhi High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea

The Delhi High Court held a husband cannot rely on wife’s inherited property or family gifts to oppose maintenance, stressing her earning capacity. It said, “stridhan or inherited property cannot be treated as income to defeat her claim.”