Published March 9, 2026 | Version v1
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A Critical Study of the Working of Maintenance Laws in India with Special Reference to Issues and Challenges

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  • 1. Law Student, B.A.LL.B. (Hons), 5th Year, Amity Law School, Amity University, Lucknow
  • 2. Assistant Professor, Amity Law School, Amity University, Lucknow

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In order to prevent destitution and provide financial stability for dependent spouses, children, and elderly parents, maintenance laws are a crucial part of India\'s social welfare and family justice system. The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956, the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act of 1986, and other community-specific statutes supplement these provisions, which are mainly based on Sections 125 and 127 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973. Articles 14, 15, and 39 of the Indian Constitution envision social justice, equality, and the protection of vulnerable segments of society,…

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