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Women in Distress: Maintenance of wife and children

In 2016, we have more women who are willing to step out of bad marriages. The reasons for opting out of the marriage are the same age old reasons. Yes, in 2016 you are not the only woman who is being harassed by her mother in law. You are not the only woman whose husband is harbouring sexual relations out of his marriage. Yes, it makes your life easier if you are a working woman. Many women are under the impression that they are not entitled to maintenance if they are earning. Maintenance for Hindu Women in India are under the following provisions of law :- Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents - If any person having sufficient means neglects or refuses to maintain his wife unable to maintain herself, his legitimate or illegitimate minor child or child who has attained majority (not being a married daughter) where such child is, by reason of any physical or mental abnormality or injury unable to maintain itse...