Punjab and Haryana High Court: Mother-in-law Entitled to Get Maintenance From Her Daughter-in-law On Compassionate Grounds

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law must support her mother-in-law with maintenance after securing compassionate employment post her husband’s death. Justice Brar emphasized moral duties alongside legal obligations, requiring her to pay Rs 10,000 monthly despite the absence of explicit mandates in Section 125 of the CrPC.