Section 147 of BNSS : Section 147: Enforcement of order of maintenance.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Priya are a married couple living in Mumbai. Due to irreconcilable differences, Priya files for maintenance under Chapter X of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023. The court orders Ravi to pay monthly maintenance to Priya. A copy of this order is given to Priya without any payment. Ravi, however, moves to Delhi and stops paying the maintenance. Priya approaches a Magistrate in Delhi with the order. The Magistrate, after verifying the identities of Ravi and Priya and confirming the non-payment, enforces the order, ensuring Ravi resumes the maintenance payments to Priya.

Example 2:

Sunita, an elderly woman, is financially dependent on her son, Rajesh, who lives in Bangalore. Rajesh stops providing for her, and Sunita files for maintenance. The court orders Rajesh to pay a monthly allowance to Sunita. A copy of this order is given to Sunita without any payment. Rajesh relocates to Chennai and fails to comply with the order. Sunita approaches a Magistrate in Chennai with the order. The Magistrate, after confirming the identities and the non-payment, enforces the order, compelling Rajesh to pay the maintenance to Sunita.