#maintenance wife

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a husband’s withdrawn restitution of conjugal rights petition cannot be used to presume the wife’s separation lacks sufficient cause under Section 125 CrPC. This clarifies that marital conduct must be evaluated on its actual impact - not procedural filings - ensuring maintenance rights are protected even when marital discord is contested but not resolved.

Karnataka High Court reaffirms that a husband’s statutory duty to maintain his wife under Section 125 CrPC is absolute, irrespective of pending property disputes or alleged financial constraints. The ruling underscores that maintenance orders cannot be challenged on grounds unrelated to the wife’s entitlement, reinforcing the provision’s protective intent for dependent spouses.