Delhi High Court: Divorced Wife Entitled To Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC

The Delhi High Court ruled that a divorced woman remains entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 of CrPC if she is unable to maintain herself. The Court clarified that the provision serves a social welfare function and aims to prevent destitution of women post-divorce. It observed that personal laws do not override the secular remedy under Section 125 CrPC. This progressive interpretation reinforces gender justice and the judiciary’s commitment to uphold women’s right to financial security after dissolution of marriage.