Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act 1956

13th Feb, 2024

Children cannot claim any legal right over the property of a Parent during their lifetime.

In the matter of Dinesh Bhanudas Chandanshive vs The State of Maharshtra & Ors in WP(C) 7392 OF 2021 decided on 30.01.2024 by the Division bench of the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay   FACTS: […]
26th Sep, 2020

Unmarried daughter who is unable to maintain herself can claim maintenance from her father till she is married relying on Section 20(3) of HAMA, 1956.

Supreme Court on 15.09.2020 in the matter of Abhilasha Vs. Parkash Cr. Appeal No. 615/2020, has held that an unmarried daughter who is unable to maintain herself can claim maintenance from her father till she […]
22nd Jul, 2014

A major child can claim maintenance from his father in exceptional circumstances #indianlaws

A major son of the well educated and economically sound parents can claim educational expenses from his father or mother irrespective of the fact that he has attained majority
2nd Apr, 2014

Court may grant maintenance under Section 125 Cr P C even after minor daughter attains majority #indianlaws #marriagelaws

The court in order to avoid multiplicity of proceedings should have entertained the application filed by the daughter on attaining majority for the reason that ultimately the applicant was entitled for maintenance