Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act Independent of Wife's Self-Maintenance Ability, Unlike Section 125 CrPC: Court: Delhi High Court

The High Court of Delhi addressed an appeal challenging the order of interim maintenance granted under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The petitioners contested the decision of the learned Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) who had upheld the Trial Court’s order for interim relief. Background: 1. Trial Court Order (August 20, 2022): - The learned Trial Court ordered Petitioner No.1 to pay ₹15,000 per month…