A Hindu woman in India left her husband and children, seeking legal support from the court. She was awarded a monthly allowance for her maintenance. After a year or two, she approached the court again, asking for an increase in her maintenance. The court granted her request. Does she still hold the legal status of a wife to her husband? Could you shed light on this legal matter?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › A Hindu woman in India left her husband and children, seeking legal support from the court. She was awarded a monthly allowance for her maintenance. After a year or two, she approached the court again, asking for an increase in her maintenance. The court granted her request. Does she still hold the legal status of a wife to her husband? Could you shed light on this legal matter?
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

A Hindu woman in India left her husband and children, seeking legal support from the court. She was awarded a monthly allowance for her maintenance. After a year or two, she approached the court again, asking for an increase in her maintenance. The court granted her request. Does she still hold the legal status of a wife to her husband? Could you shed light on this legal matter?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Yes, the woman still holds the legal status of a wife to her husband despite seeking and receiving maintenance. Even though she has left the marital home, a Hindu marriage is considered indissoluble unless dissolved through legal means like divorce or annulment.

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