#maintenance condition

A gift deed that obliges the donee to maintain the donor and his spouse becomes void if that obligation is breached. The Himachal High Court reinstated the trial court’s decree, confirming that the donor’s right to revoke the gift under Section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act stands even after the deed’s execution. This clarifies that beneficiaries of conditional gifts must honour maintenance promises or risk losing title.

Patna High Court grants anticipatory bail in a Section 498A IPC case on the condition of Rs. 4,500 monthly maintenance, enforceable with bail cancellation for defaults. This ruling reinforces that voluntary financial commitments can substitute pre-trial detention in marital disputes, offering a pragmatic alternative for indigent accused.