Madhya Pradesh High Court rules women in long-term live-in relationships are entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that women in live-in relationships for a significant duration, even without legal marriage, are entitled to maintenance upon separation. The court emphasized that the woman's marital status is irrelevant to her right for maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The ruling took into account the birth of a child, which cemented the woman's right to monthly maintenance payments.
April 05, 2024
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