Father Not Absolved from Providing Maintenance for Child Even If Mother Is Employed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld an interim maintenance order requiring a father to provide financial support for his minor child, even though the child's mother was employed and earning a sufficient income. The court emphasized that a father’s duty to maintain his child is not absolved merely because the mother is financially capable. Case Details: The single-judge bench of Justice Sumeet Goel dealt with…
