🏛️ The Maintenance Law That Protects Everyone

🌟 Did you know that even if your marriage isn't legally valid, you might still be entitled to financial support? Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code is like a safety net that catches people when relationships fall apart - but its reach is far wider than most people realize!

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 Who can actually claim maintenance - it's not just wives!
• ⚖️ Why earning women can still get financial support from their husbands
• 🎯 How live-in relationships fit into this legal framework
• 🚨 The serious consequences of refusing to pay court-ordered maintenance

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Badshah vs. Urmila Badshah Gupta - The case that extended rights to live-in partners
• ⭐ Shahbano Begum case (1985) - The historic decision that changed maintenance law forever

⚡ Modern Challenges:

• 🌐 How NRI marriages complicate maintenance cases
• 💼 The 60-day rule for interim maintenance orders
• 🏛️ Which courts handle these cases and where to file

🎙️ This isn't just legal theory - it's real protection that affects millions of families. Whether you're married, divorced, or in a live-in relationship, understanding Section 125 could be crucial for your financial security!