Objective of Section 125 CrPC Defeated as Exploitation of Women Continues Due to Legal Loopholes: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court delivered a significant judgment addressing the issue of maintenance rights in cases of void marriages. While rejecting the maintenance claim, the Court expressed sympathy for the woman and highlighted gaps in the law that sometimes fail to protect vulnerable individuals. Background of the Case The case titled Smt. Guddi Bai v Raghuveer was filed before the Rajasthan High Court challenging the Family Court’s order. The petitioner…