ILC-2010-SC-MAT-Oct-5
D. Velusamy Vs. D. Patchaiammal
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Section 125
A legally wedded wife or divorced wife can claim maintenance from husband under Section 125 CrPC - A women who was in live-in relationship with man but not legally wedded is not entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.
The Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005 - Section 2 , Section 20 (3)
A man and woman not married, but having live-in relationship - Woman whether entitled - Held, mere live-in relationship will not entitle to women to benefits of Act, 2005.
The Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005 - Section 2
Domestic relationship includes not only the relationship of marriage but also a relationship 'in the nature of marriage.
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Important Decision(s)- A women who was in live-in relationship with man but not legally wedded is not entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.