Maintenance Rights Under Sections 125 and 127 CrPC in Divorce Cases Strictly Upheld; Magistrate’s Power to Modify or Cancel Orders Reinforced: Allahabad High Court
The case of Siraj Ali versus State of Uttar Pradesh, decided on 8 August 2025, deals with the crucial legal provisions under Section 125 and Section 127 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) concerning maintenance orders for wives, children, and parents. The judgment explains the Magistrate’s powers to issue, alter, and cancel maintenance orders and clarifies the legal framework in which these provisions operate. Legal Framework Under Section 125 CrPC…
