Interim Maintenance: What Rajnesh v Neha Requires: Frequently Asked Questions

This page sets out, in general terms, how common questions on interim maintenance works under Indian law.

Before the frequently asked questions

Maintenance applications previously filed under CrPC s.125 are now filed under BNSS s.144, in force from 1 Jul 2024.

Interim maintenance applications should, as far as possible, be disposed of within 60 days from the date of notice to the respondent.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to file to claim interim maintenance?

An affidavit disclosing your assets and liabilities, as required by Rajnesh v Neha (4 Nov 2020), alongside the maintenance application, now filed under BNSS s.144.

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This page is general information about the law in India and is not legal advice. The position can vary with the facts, so it is worth getting advice on your specific situation.