Woman Cannot Claim Maintenance Without Proving Marriage or Live-in Relationship: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a woman’s claim for maintenance after it was found that she failed to prove either a legally recognized marriage or a live-in relationship with the respondent. The court’s decision clarifies that without establishing these essential elements, a woman cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Background of the Case The case was initiated by Manju Sonkar, who had…
