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