Maintenance
Financial support one spouse, or a parent, is legally obliged to provide to another unable to maintain themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can claim maintenance under Indian law?
A wife, children, and parents unable to maintain themselves can generally claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC/the corresponding BNSS provision, in addition to any remedies available under the applicable personal law or, for women facing domestic violence, under the Domestic Violence Act.
General legal information for reference only, reviewed for accuracy but not a substitute for advice from a qualified advocate on your specific facts.