News 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 RawlawNovember 13, 20257 min read
News 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 RawlawNovember 11, 20256 min read
News Delhi High Court on Maintenance: “Financial incapacity of husband cannot be a ground to deny wife and child their right to maintenance” — Court stresses dignity, equality and sustenance under Section 125 of CrPC RawlawSeptember 18, 20255 min read
News Kerala High Court holds that orders under Section 125 CrPC can be challenged by aggrieved party if ‘legally unsustainable’ — “Even if an order is passed ex parte, the party has a right to question it in appeal or revision” RawlawAugust 3, 20256 min read
News Delhi High Court Upholds Maintenance Despite Loan EMI Plea: “Financial Support Delayed Is Dignity Denied” — Court Reiterates Only Statutory Deductions Permissible for Determining Maintenance Obligations RawlawJuly 10, 20256 min read
News Delhi High Court Clarifies: “Ad-Interim Maintenance Is Not Automatic, Must Be From Order Date” While Upholding ₹6,000 Monthly Relief to Wife Pending Interim Maintenance Application RawlawJuly 6, 20255 min read
News Orissa High Court: “Strict Proof of Marriage Not Required Under Section 125 CrPC” – Maintenance of ₹5,000 Upheld as Petitioner Failed to Rebut Presumption of Marriage RawlawNovember 22, 20244 min read
