Strict Proof of Marriage Not Mandatory to Claim Maintenance if Couple Lived as Husband and Wife for a Long Time: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that strict proof of marriage is not required for a woman to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), particularly when a couple has lived together as husband and wife for a prolonged period of time. The court clarified that in such cases, it is sufficient for the woman to establish a prima facie case of marriage in order…
