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Allahabad HC reinforces that maintenance arrears must be recovered as a civil decree under CPC provisions, not through arrest warrants. The ruling aligns with the Supreme Court's precedent in Rajnesh v. Neha, ensuring procedural safeguards for enforcement while protecting debtors from coercive recovery methods.
Karnataka High Court rules that arrest warrants under Section 51 CPC cannot be issued without prior notice and an opportunity for the judgment debtor to show cause. The court granted temporary protection to an agriculturist, emphasizing procedural fairness in execution proceedings and setting a precedent for due process compliance.
Calcutta High Court stayed an arrest warrant against an accused who married the complainant during trial, recognizing marriage as a compelling circumstance. The court directed the accused to surrender within four weeks for bail consideration, emphasizing judicial discretion in personal offence cases.
MP High Court clarifies that maintenance arrears under Section 125(3) CrPC can be recovered for periods exceeding one year, provided the application is filed within the one-year limit from the order date. The ruling reinforces that objections to recovery beyond one year are misconceived, ensuring financial protection for dependents under family law.