Kerala High Court reiterates that “an unmarried Christian daughter who has attained majority is not entitled to claim maintenance from her father under Section 125 unless she is unable to maintain herself due to physical or mental abnormality” — dismisses revision petition and upholds Family Court’s refusal to grant maintenance
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Kerala High Court reiterates that “an unmarried Christian daughter who has attained majority is not entitled to claim maintenance from her father under Section 125 unless she is unable to maintain herself due to physical or mental abnormality” — dismisses revision petition and upholds Family Court’s refusal to grant maintenance

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court, speaking through Justice A. Badharudeen, dismissed a revision petition filed by an unmarried Christian daughter who sought maintenance from her father under Section 125…
November 20, 2025
Madras High Court holds that “the child cannot be used as a pawn to revive closed chapters of matrimonial discord” — Court upholds dismissal of maintenance claim filed by grandfather against the mother, ruling that only the natural guardian can invoke Section 125 CrPC
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Madras High Court holds that “the child cannot be used as a pawn to revive closed chapters of matrimonial discord” — Court upholds dismissal of maintenance claim filed by grandfather against the mother, ruling that only the natural guardian can invoke Section 125 CrPC

Court’s decision The Madras High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition filed on behalf of a minor child challenging the Family Court’s refusal to grant maintenance against the child’s mother.…
November 13, 2025
Kerala High Court holds that “a minor daughter’s right to maintenance supersedes the employee’s exemption under Section 60(1)(g) CPC” — Court restores attachment proceedings over retiral benefits to secure the child’s educational and living needs
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Kerala High Court holds that “a minor daughter’s right to maintenance supersedes the employee’s exemption under Section 60(1)(g) CPC” — Court restores attachment proceedings over retiral benefits to secure the child’s educational and living needs

Court's decision The Kerala High Court delivered a significant ruling on the scope of attachment of retiral benefits, holding that the exemption under Section 60(1)(g) CPC cannot override a minor…
November 11, 2025
Kerala High Court holds that “a son cannot escape liability to maintain his aged mother merely because he is married” — Court upholds maintenance under Section 144 BNSS, emphasising that filial duty is an independent legal obligation
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Kerala High Court holds that “a son cannot escape liability to maintain his aged mother merely because he is married” — Court upholds maintenance under Section 144 BNSS, emphasising that filial duty is an independent legal obligation

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court dismissed the revision petition filed by the Petitioner challenging the Family Court’s order granting monthly maintenance to the Respondent, his elderly mother, under Section…
November 11, 2025