Kerala High Court emphasises that “the object of maintenance is to prevent destitution” — Court holds that Family Court cannot deny interim maintenance merely by relying on technical objections and must ensure real-time financial protection for a deserted spouse

Kerala High Court emphasises that “the object of maintenance is to prevent destitution” — Court holds that Family Court cannot deny interim maintenance merely by relying on technical objections and must ensure real-time financial protection for a deserted spouse

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court delivered a detailed ruling reiterating that the jurisdiction to grant interim maintenance serves a social-welfare objective and cannot be neutralised by narrow procedural objections.…