May 9, 2015

Muslim wife. Asks for maintainance under Sec. 125. Husband retaliates and gives divorce. Wife still entitled to maintenance

Muslim wife. Asks for maintainance under Sec. 125.

Husband retaliates and gives divorce.

Wife still entitled to maintenance.

Her application for maintenance under Sec.125 will not be dismissed on husband giving her divorce.

Please see detailed discussion in Supreme Court judgement in case of Shamim Bano reported in 2014(12) SCC 636

Haresh Raichura
8/7/15

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