Ground Breaking Ruling On Maintenance For Illegal Marriages

Ground Breaking Ruling On Maintenance For Illegal Marriages

Marriage is a sacred institution that bestows legal rights and responsibilities upon spouses. In a significant ruling, the Indian legal system has acknowledged the entitlement of a “wife” to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), even if the marriage itself was not legally recognized.  This progressive interpretation by the courts …

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