#enhancement of maintenance

The Allahabad High Court has clarified that revisional jurisdiction under Section 125 CrPC cannot be used to increase maintenance amounts. Petitioners seeking higher maintenance must file a separate application under Section 127 CrPC, ensuring procedural clarity for divorced or separated women relying on maintenance orders. This prevents misuse of revisional powers and reinforces the statutory pathway for modification.

Bombay High Court rules that acceptance of lump sum maintenance under Section 125 CrPC does not preclude subsequent enhancement under Section 127 CrPC, clarifying the five-year limitation period.