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The Allahabad High Court criticized the Magistrate and Revisional Court for overlooking maintenance orders under the Domestic Violence Act, stressing judicial duty.
This judgment upheld maintenance for divorced Muslim women under Sec 125 CrPC beyond iddat, reinforcing gender equality and supporting the idea of a Uniform Civil Code.
SC clarifies live-in relationship laws under DV Act, ruling protection applies only if the relationship mirrors marriage with intent and legal qualifications.
Allahabad High Court rules wife can claim maintenance from minor husband, but liability starts only after he attains 18 years of age.