The Allahabad High Court upheld a maintenance order, ruling that financial hardship cannot be used to dodge a husband’s legal duty to support his wife and children. The court noted that when the wife lacks independent income and carries childcare responsibilities, the responsibility to provide remains non-negotiable.
Union minister George Kurian said several states are advancing toward the Uniform Civil Code, citing Uttarakhand’s enforcement in January 2025 and Gujarat’s passage of a UCC Bill last month. Chhattisgarh plans a committee to draft the code, while Madhya Pradesh is studying it. The UCC seeks common laws on marriage, divorce, and inheritance to promote equality.
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