MAINTENANCE FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN & PARENTS

UNDER SECTION 125 CR.P.C.

1.

Who are entitled to claim maintenance and from whom under Section
125 Cr.P.C?

Ans. The following are entitled to claim maintenance

Cr.P.C:
From whom
Who can claim
claimed
a. Wife
a.
b. Minor Children
b.
c. Children with mental or
c.
physical disability
d.
d. Parents
2.

from a person under 125

maintenance

can

be

Husband
Father
Father
Son

What is the limit of maintenance amount which can be awarded

under this provision?

Ans. There is no limit to the amount which can be awarded as maintenance

under 125 Cr.P.C.
3.

Can interim maintenance be also awarded?

Ans. Yes, interim maintenance can also be awarded.

4.

Which Courts are entitled to entertain and decide applications u/s

125 Cr.P.C?

Ans. Proceeding may be taken against any person before a Judicial Magistrate
of any district:-

5.

a)

where he is, or

b)

where he or his wife resides, or

c)

where he last resided with his wife, or as the case may be, with
the mother of the illegitimate child.

How the order of the Court is to be executed/implemented?

Ans. The Judicial Magistrate can send the defaulter to civil imprisonment
extending to one month for every months default.

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