Madhya Pradesh High Court held acquittal under Section 498A IPC does not bar maintenance claims. Court clarified Section 125 CrPC operates independently, ensuring support if wife or child cannot sustain themselves.
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.
