Legal Question in Family Law in India

Maintenance of unmarried daughter above 18 years

Is there any law for claiming maintenence for a Hindu Unmarried daughter who is above 18 years of age ? Section 20 Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act provides for ONLY for minor daughter.


Asked on 11/07/08, 10:08 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: Maintenance of unmarried daughter above 18 years

Yes under S125 CrPc

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Answered on 11/10/08, 6:21 am
Nandita Haldipur Haldipur Associates

Re: Maintenance of unmarried daughter above 18 years

yes she can claim

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Answered on 11/08/08, 9:23 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Maintenance of unmarried daughter above 18 years

Yes, she may claim maintenance under section 125 of Cr. P. C. depending upon her qualification and means of the family.

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Answered on 11/07/08, 11:14 am


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