Acquittal in Section 498A IPC case no ground to deny maintenance to wife: Madhya Pradesh High Court
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Summary
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a husband cannot refuse to pay maintenance to his wife or children solely because he was acquitted in a cruelty case lodged by her against him under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code (IPC).Justice Gajendra Singh said that the wife and minor child under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) only have to prove that they are unable to maintain themselves and the person from whom they seek maintenance has sufficient means to maintain them.&
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Bar and Bench
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right