Father Legally Bound To Maintain Daughters, Provide 'Excellent Education' Even if They Live With Mother After Divorce, Says Karnataka High Court; Dismisses Man's Plea Challenging Order of Maintenance
The single judge bench of Justice Ashok S Kinagi stated while dismissing a petition filed by a man named BC Hanumantharaju, who challenged an order of maintenance issued by the trial court. In its order dated March 7, 2023, the trial court directed the man to pay INR 6,000 per month to each of his daughters, including a minor, till they get married.
The Karnataka High Court recently said that a father is "legally bound to maintain the daughters" and provide them with an "excellent education"even if they are living separately with his ex-wife. The court observed while dismissing a man's plea challenging an order to maintain his daughters, including a minor. The single judge bench of Justice Ashok S Kinagi stated while dismissing a petition filed by a man named BC Hanumantharaju, who challenged an order of maintenance issued by the trial court. In its order dated March 7, 2023, the trial court directed the man to pay INR 6,000 per month to each of his daughters, including a minor, till they get married. The trial court has also ordered the man to pay INR 1,04,000 to the respondents towards educational expenses incurred during the current academic year. Husband’s Suicide Over Wife’s Illicit Relationship Not Grounds for Abetment Conviction, Says Karnataka High Court; Acquits Woman and Partner.
Father Legally Bound to Maintain Daughters, Says HC
Father Legally Bound To Maintain Daughters, Provide 'Excellent Education' Even If They Live With Mother After Divorce: Karnataka High Court | @plumbermushi https://t.co/Y3C0rw4v2O
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