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maintenance from date of application

2 articlesLatest April 2026
Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Must Commence from Date of Application, Not Order: Tripura HC Affirms Rajnesh v. Neha
Case Law Analysis
|Tripura High Court

Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Must Commence from Date of Application, Not Order: Tripura HC Affirms Rajnesh v. Neha

Tripura High Court rules that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC is payable from the date of application, not the date of the order, aligning with the Supreme Court's precedent in Rajnesh v. Neha. The court modified the quantum to Rs. 15,000/month with arrears of Rs. 6.75 lakh payable in 100 installments, reinforcing timely financial support for dependent spouses.

Section 125 CrPC | Interim Maintenance Must Be Awarded From Date of Application, Not Order: MP HC Reinforces Rajnesh v. Neha Principle
Case Law Analysis
|Madhya Pradesh High Court

Section 125 CrPC | Interim Maintenance Must Be Awarded From Date of Application, Not Order: MP HC Reinforces Rajnesh v. Neha Principle

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that interim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC must be calculated from the date of the application, not the order, aligning with the Supreme Court's precedent in Rajnesh v. Neha. This ensures financial support for dependents during litigation, preventing undue hardship and upholding natural justice principles.