Where the husband has obtained a decree of divorce against the wife on the ground of desertion, under section 125

Option A: it is no bar for the wife to claim maintenance against the husband

Option B: it is a bar for the wife to claim maintenance against the husband

Option C: it may be a bar for the wife to claim maintenance against the husband

Option D: Either (a) or (c)

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Supreme Court consistently has held that a divorced wife would also be included in the definition of a wife as it defined under Section 125, CrPC…. responsibility of the husband towards a wife will not cease merely because a decree of divorce has been passed severing the marriage between the husband the wife.

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