Section 144 of BNSS : Section 144: Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh, a well-off businessman, has separated from his wife, Priya. Priya is not employed and has no means to support herself. Rajesh has also stopped providing financial support to their 10-year-old son, Aryan.

Application: Priya approaches the Magistrate of the first class and provides proof that Rajesh has sufficient means but is neglecting to maintain her and Aryan. The Magistrate, upon verifying the evidence, orders Rajesh to pay a monthly allowance to Priya for her and Aryan's maintenance.

Outcome: Rajesh is ordered to pay ₹20,000 per month to Priya for her and Aryan's maintenance. Additionally, during the pendency of the proceedings, the Magistrate orders Rajesh to pay an interim maintenance of ₹15,000 per month and covers the legal expenses incurred by Priya.

Example 2:

Scenario: Sunita, a 25-year-old woman with a physical disability, is unable to work and support herself. Her father, Ramesh, who has sufficient means, refuses to provide for her. Sunita is unmarried and dependent on her father.

Application: Sunita files an application with the Magistrate of the first class, presenting evidence of her disability and her father's refusal to support her. The Magistrate, after reviewing the evidence, orders Ramesh to pay a monthly allowance for Sunita's maintenance.

Outcome: Ramesh is ordered to pay ₹10,000 per month to Sunita for her maintenance. The Magistrate also directs Ramesh to...

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