Right of Hindu Wife To Maintenance Under Hindu Adoption And Maintenance Act

Hindu Guardian and Wards Act (HGWA), 1956 have been enacted.

Marriages are considered to be made in heaven with nuptials believed to be pre-determined by destiny.

Maintenance constitutes a sum of money that the husband is obligated to pay his wife on a monthly or annual basis upon either separation or divorce, or during the subsistence of their marriage.