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Kerala High Court rules that maintenance enforcement proceedings under Section 125 CrPC can be terminated if adult children file a voluntary affidavit disclaiming maintenance rights. The ruling underscores legal autonomy in family matters and sets a precedent for judicial deference to voluntary relinquishment in maintenance disputes.
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.
Jharkhand High Court mandates employers to directly disburse court-ordered alimony if the husband defaults, creating a binding enforcement mechanism. The ruling sets a precedent for automatic salary deductions, ensuring financial security for dependent spouses and children without relying on the defaulting party's compliance.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that civil imprisonment under Section 125(3) CrPC cannot exceed one month per default, regardless of the number of unpaid months. This reinforces that each default must be enforced separately, limiting coercive measures against defaulters in maintenance cases.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench sets a new procedural standard, requiring defaulters to deposit 50% of maintenance arrears and continue monthly payments to secure a stay on execution. This ruling impacts all maintenance enforcement cases under Section 125 CrPC, imposing stricter compliance for relief.