Hindu law requires husbands to maintain wives, and children to maintain elderly parents. It's a legal obligation.
Maintenance includes food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and education. Under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, a wife can claim maintenance from husband even if living separately (unless she is at fault). Parents can claim maintenance from children under the Maintenance of Parents Act.Maintenance Under Hindu Law
Family Law
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Key Points
- Husband must maintain wife
- Children must maintain elderly parents
- Includes basic necessities
- Can be claimed during and after marriage
Real-Life Examples
- Wife can claim maintenance during divorce proceedings
- Elderly parents can claim Rs. 10,000/month from children
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