Working Mothers Cannot Be Compelled to Overburden Themselves While Fathers Evade Childcare Responsibility: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has clarified that a working mother seeking maintenance for her minor children cannot be seen as misusing maintenance laws or acting out of entitlement. The Court emphasized that custodial mothers bear a dual responsibility of earning and providing day-to-day care for their children, and fathers cannot evade their parental obligations by citing the mother’s income. Bench and Petition Details The matter was heard by Justice Swarana…