Madras High Court says Muslim women can be granted interim maintenance under CPC

The Madras High Court has ruled that Muslim women are entitled to interim maintenance under the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), despite the specific provisions under Muslim personal law. The court clarified that the right to maintenance under the CPC applies universally, regardless of personal law, ensuring that Muslim women have access to financial support during the pendency of legal proceedings. This ruling is significant in the context of gender justice and the protection of women’s rights within the framework of personal laws. The decision underscores the judiciary's role in interpreting laws in a manner that upholds constitutional principles of equality and justice.