Maintenance for Autistic Child Cannot Automatically Stop at 18, Must Continue Until Child Becomes Capable of Earning: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that merely reaching the age of majority cannot automatically bring an end to the right of a child suffering from a physical or mental abnormality or disability to receive maintenance. The Court held that the real question is whether, even after attaining majority, the person is capable of maintaining himself and earning his livelihood. Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha Decides the Revision Chief Justice Ramesh…