'Subsistence Of Valid Marriage Is Prerequisite For Passing Maintenance Orders U/S 125 Cr.P.C': Jharkhand High Court

Ranchi, July 22, 2024: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has overturned a maintenance order issued under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.), clarifying key aspects of marital validity and maintenance entitlements. The case, Criminal Revision No. 1489 of 2022, involved the petitioner Rengha Oraon @ Regha Oraon and the opposite parties, State of Jharkhand and Sumi Orain. Case Summary The petitioner,…