Maintenance Reflects Joint Parental Duty And Child’s Right To Support, Not An Act Of Charity: Delhi High Court

In a significant ruling concerning interim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition filed by a husband challenging the interim maintenance of Rs. 50,000 per month awarded for his two minor children. The Court emphasized that maintenance is not a punishment but a necessary support for the children’s development and well-being. Petitioner's Income Found to Be Concealed…