How does Supreme Court ruling affect a Muslim woman's entitlement to maintenance from her spouse
Supreme Court acknowledges Section 125 of CrPC in ensuring maintenance rights for Muslim women.
- The Supreme Court ruling acknowledges Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in ensuring maintenance rights for Muslim women.
- Section 125 of CrPC allows any wife, including a Muslim woman, to claim maintenance from her husband if he fails to provide financial support.
- This ruling is significant as it ensures that Muslim women can access legal provisions for maintenance, even though personal laws may not explicitly address their entitlement to financial support after divorce.
- It establishes a more equitable system where Muslim women can seek maintenance through civil laws like Section 125 of CrPC, strengthening their financial security post-divorce.
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