Section 24 of hma

Section 24 is a interim relief which can be granted during the pending proceedings in Hindu Marriage Act.  Once, case is over, Section 24 benefit will automatically stop.  It is available only for Hindus.

Section 125 Cr.P.C. is a permanent maintenance relief.  Even though this section is provided in criminal procedure code, it has got civil nature but the proceedings will be conducted similar to criminal case, i.e., a little bit quicker.  The relief once provided in Section 125 is valid till the wife remarries.  It is applicable to all religions.

 As per the procedure, till section 24 application filed by you is not disposed, the court will not move further 

The following are some such judgements and citations :;

I (2003) DMC 562

(2002) 3 MLJ 319

Ghasiram Das vs Arundhati Das and Anr. : AIR 1994 Ori 15

Kanamma vs Y Subramaniam -I(1997) DMC 652

Augustine Chatterjee

Advocate & Solicitor at Law

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