Court Rules Widowed Daughter-In-Law Not Required to Live in Matrimonial Home to Claim Maintenance from Father-In-Law: Allahabad High Court

This appeal was filed under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984 against the judgment and order dated 22.10.2023 passed by the Principal Judge, Family Court, Agra, in Original Suit No. 334 of 2024. The respondent, Smt. Bhuri Devi, sought maintenance from the appellant, Shree Rajpati, under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. 2. Trial Court Decision: The trial court awarded a monthly maintenance of Rs. 3,000/- to…