M.A. Degree Alone Cannot Bar Wife From Claiming Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court at Dharwad has directed Rajesh to pay Rs.5,000 per month as maintenance to his former wife, Sujata, in addition to the Rs.5,000 per month already awarded for their minor son. Sujata had sought maintenance of Rs.20,000 per month for herself and Rs.10,000 per month for her son under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. The Family Court, Hubballi, had awarded Rs.5,000 per month for the son but…