Wife’s Professional Competence and Earning Potential Must Be Considered While Deciding Maintenance: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment dated 1 April 2026, the Allahabad High Court clarified an important principle under Section 125 CrPC regarding maintenance. The Court held that while deciding maintenance, the professional competence and earning capacity of the wife cannot be ignored. This ruling came in the case of Binay Kushwaha versus State of U.P. and Another. Background of the Case The matter arose from a criminal revision petition filed by…
