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June 23, 2025 8:45 pm

Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 – Ss 20 and 23(3) – Maintenance – An unmarried Hindu daughter can claim maintenance from her father till she is married relying on Section 20(3) of the Act, 1956, provided she pleads and proves that she is unable to maintain herself

Sep 15, 2020 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA FULL BENCH ABHILASHA — Appellant Vs. PARKASH AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Ashok Bhushan, R. Subhash Reddy and M.R. Shah, JJ. ) Criminal…

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