UNIT IV MAINTENANCE -Muslim Law
MAINTENANCE -Muslim Law
Maintenance is a fundamental right that guarantees the welfare of those unable to support themselves, especially during family separations or dependency situations. In India, maintenance laws have many layers that affect not just women but also children and elderly or infirm parents. In this post, we will closely analyze the legal provisions for maintenance, with a primary focus on the rights of wives, children, and elderly parents, along with the specific provisions for divorced women under various legal frameworks.
MAINTENANCE -Muslim Law
Maintenance is a fundamental right that guarantees the welfare of those unable to support themselves, especially during family separations or dependency situations. In India, maintenance laws have many layers that affect not just women but also children and elderly or infirm parents. In this post, we will closely analyze the legal provisions for maintenance, with a primary focus on the rights of wives, children, and elderly parents, along with the specific provisions for divorced women under various legal frameworks.
Legal Provisions for Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER INDIAN LAW
Persons Entitled to Maintenance
Under various personal and general laws in India, the following individuals are entitled to claim maintenance: