Laws and Offences Relating to Maintenance of Women

17 Pages Posted: 12 Feb 2012

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Ekta Gurjar

Hidayatullah National Law University

Date Written: November 11, 2011

Abstract

Spousal maintenance is clearly, not an outdated concept. The justifications for it are borne not out of old-fashioned views of female inequality, but rather an honest appraisal of the economic and social status of men and women in modern society. However on the other hand, Spousal maintenance is an out-dated concept that continues to sustain vestiges of a long dead relationship contrary to the ‘clean break’ principle and the financial independence of the parties. It also deters the parties from entering into new relationships by the creation of financial obstacles and disincentives.

Keywords: Maintenance, Criminal Procedure Code, Hindu Marriage Act, Alimony, Dependants

Suggested Citation

Gurjar, Ekta, Laws and Offences Relating to Maintenance of Women (November 11, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2003352 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2003352

Ekta Gurjar (Contact Author)

Hidayatullah National Law University ( email )

Civil Line, Beside Raj Bhawan
Near Raj Bhawan
Raipur, Chattisgarh 492001
India

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