Compassionate Legal Support for Family Matters

 Hindu maintenance laws in India are designed to ensure financial support to a dependent spouse, children, and parents. Maintenance aims to prevent destitution and uphold dignity, particularly for wives and children who are unable to maintain themselves. Hindu maintenance is governed by statutory provisions as well as summary criminal remedies. 

 For related matrimonial issues, you may also refer to our
Hindu Divorce Legal Services and Child Custody & Guardianship Matters pages for complete family law assistance. 

Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides a quick and effective remedy for maintenance.

A wife, minor child, major disabled child, or aged parent may claim monthly maintenance if they are unable to maintain themselves and the respondent has sufficient means but neglects or refuses to provide support. 

• Speedy and summary proceedings 
• Applicable irrespective of personal law 
• Maintenance may be awarded during pendency of proceedings 
• Enforceable through Family Court or Magistrate Court

 Section 24 – Interim Maintenance

Granted during pendency of divorce or other matrimonial proceedings to meet day-to-day expenses and litigation costs.

Awarded at the conclusion of proceedings, either as:

• Monthly maintenance, or 
• Lump-sum settlement 

Courts consider income, property, conduct of parties, and standard of living.

 This Act specifically governs the right of maintenance for Hindus.

• Wife 
• Widowed daughter-in-law 
• Children (legitimate and illegitimate) 
• Aged or infirm parents 

A Hindu wife is entitled to maintenance during marriage unless disqualified by law.

 Maintenance may be claimed separately or simultaneously under multiple laws, subject to adjustment.

Courts ensure:

• Welfare of children 
• Reasonable lifestyle for spouse 
• Financial capability of respondent 

Maintenance is not charity; it is a legal right.

 Maintenance petitions may be filed where:

• Wife resides 
• Husband resides 
• Marriage was solemnised 
• Parties last resided together 

Family Courts have exclusive jurisdiction in matrimonial maintenance matters.

 Maintenance proceedings involve financial disclosures, evidence, and legal strategy. Proper legal guidance ensures:

• Accurate calculation of maintenance 
• Speedy relief 
• Enforcement of court orders 
• Protection against false claims 
• Compliance with statutory provisions 

We provide Hindu maintenance legal services before Family Courts across Chennai, Coimbatore, Alandur, Tiruvallur, Poonamallee, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Vellore, and across Tamil Nadu. 

 Need Legal Help with Hindu Maintenance?
Consult an experienced family law advocate for maintenance claims under Section 125 CrPC and Hindu personal laws. 

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