Three-Month Cap on Jail Term for Maintenance Arrears in Successive Execution Petitions: Delhi High Court

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has set aside an order of civil imprisonment in a maintenance case under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court held that the petitioner, Mr. [Appellant's Name], cannot be sent to civil prison again for the same decree for arrears of maintenance that have subsequently become due. Case Background: Mr. [Appellant's Name] had been ordered by the Family Court…