S.125 CrPC | Wife Not Disentitled To Claim Maintenance Merely Because She Seeks Divorce: Delhi High Court

In a notable judgment, the Delhi High Court clarified that a wife's entitlement to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) does not depend on whether she has filed for divorce. The court ruled that the primary consideration is the financial dependence of the wife and her inability to sustain herself, not the marital status. This ruling is crucial for ensuring financial security for women in strained marriages.