Section 125 CrPC Maintenance Takes Precedence Over Interim Relief in Matrimonial Proceedings: Karnataka High Court
The case arose from a matrimonial dispute between Ramesh N and Raksha M @ Shruthi. The marriage was solemnised in November 2020, but soon disputes emerged between the couple. The wife alleged cruelty, harassment, and dowry demands, due to which she started living separately at her parental home and initiated legal proceedings. Maintenance Claims and Legal Proceedings The wife filed a petition seeking maintenance under Section 125 Code of Criminal…