There was a bit of cheer in the husbands’ camp lately with SC judgment saying that arrest in IPC section 498a (and offences with less than 7 years punishment) should strictly be done following CrPC 41 and 41A guidelines. Well, as usually happens, such relief news is usually quickly followed by another judgment by higher courts which contain stern warnings and admonitions; lest the husbands become too happy and delirious and forget their role as protectors and providers to women and children! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Delay-in-maintenance-to-wife-violates-human-rights-SC/articleshow/38513545.cms "It is the sacrosanct duty to render financial support even if the husband is required to earn money with physical labour, if he is able bodied. There is no escape route unless … [Read more...] about Do physical labour to give maintenance to wife: SC judgment under CrPC 125
Maintenance CrPC 125 Judgments
Qualified MBBS wife asked to do some work: Delhi HC Judgment
This older Delhi High court judgment by Justice S N Dhingra is an important one which puts equality between men and women before the law on a sound footing. It seems from the wording that the case involves asking for maintenance under one more section (probably HMA 24) while also getting it under CrPC 125. The judgment orders that she not sit idle on her MBBS qualification and do some honorary work while she is getting maintenance from husband.Full judgment below with important points in bold:IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI CM(M) 1153/2008 KAVITA PRASAD ….. Petitioner Through: Mr. S.D. Singh, Adv. versus RAM ASHRAY PRASAD ….. Respondent Through: CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SHIV NARAYAN DHINGRA O R D E R 01.10.2008 The petitioner who is an MBBS qualified Doctor and admittedly had … [Read more...] about Qualified MBBS wife asked to do some work: Delhi HC Judgment