READ ORDER | Maintenance Awarded To Wife Under Domestic Violence Act Cannot Be Enhanced U/s 127 CrPC

The Karnataka High Court in its order dated February 17, 2022 has held that maintenance awarded to an estranged wife under the provisions of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, cannot be enhanced on an application made by her under section 127 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). A single judge bench of Justice … Continue reading READ ORDER | Maintenance Awarded To Wife Under Domestic Violence Act Cannot Be Enhanced U/s 127 CrPC