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Delhi High Court rules that delayed maintenance violates dignity, stressing it as a legal and moral duty to ensure security for dependent spouses and children.
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Allahabad High Court enhances interim maintenance for a wife, criticizing Rs. 2,500/- as inadequate. Court orders increased payments amid financial discrepancies.
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