Ganapathi Mari 10 February 2020

family problems

Husband is not looking after his wife.

Quick Summary

This discussion addresses the rights of an estranged wife to claim maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. It highlights that husbands have a legal duty to provide maintenance, provided they have sufficient income and the wife is unable to support herself. The text also suggests that a wife's ability to seek justice may be enhanced by supportive family or friends.

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Real Soul.... (LEGAL) 10 February 2020

she should file application for maintenanace under section 125 Cr P C

(Guest)

Providing maitenance to the estranged wife is the duty-of the husband.However, the husband shall have sufficient means of income and the wife shall not be in a position to maintain herself.