This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgement in the case of Ajay Kumar Vs Lata. It concerns an appeal against a High Court decision regarding interim maintenance awarded to a woman and her child under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The judgement discusses the legal basis for fastening liability for maintenance payments and defines key terms like 'respondent' and 'domestic relationship'. This is essential reading for legal professionals and individuals involved in domestic violence and maintenance cases.