Kerala High Court holds that a Hindu wife can claim maintenance from her husband’s immovable property, laying down a three-stage framework of rights.
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Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a father can’t seek refund of maintenance paid after children turn 18, citing moral duty beyond legal obligation.
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Kerala High Court holds that a Hindu wife can claim maintenance from her husband’s immovable property, laying down a three-stage framework of rights.
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