Hindu Father Bound To Maintain Unmarried Daughter As Per S. 20 HAM Act If She Is Unable To Maintain Herself: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling on 2nd August 2024, the Allahabad High Court addressed a crucial issue regarding the maintenance rights of an unmarried daughter after attaining majority under Section 20(3) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. The case involved a revision petition filed by Rekha Sharma against her estranged husband, Ramesh Sharma, and their unmarried daughter, Priya Sharma, who sought an increase in her maintenance. Background of the…