The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC if she lives with another partner while her first marriage remains legally valid. Long-term cohabitation does not grant legal spousal status.
The Gauhati High Court upheld a wife’s maintenance claim after challenging a Sessions Court’s denial, which cited contradictions in her testimony. The High Court recognized her valid reasons for separation due to physical harassment linked to her child’s complexion. The dismissal of her claim was reversed, reaffirming her right to maintenance.
