When a working wife is entitled for maintenance under Section 144 of BNSS?
Under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, a working wife may still be entitled to maintenance, depending on specific conditions. BNSS 2023 has updated and consolidated certain criminal procedural laws, including those related to maintenance. This section, similar to the older Section 125 of the CrPC, aims to ensure financial support for individuals who cannot maintain themselves. Here’s when a working wife may be eligible for maintenance under Section 144 of BNSS: 1. Insufficient Income If a working wife does not earn enough to support herself adequately, she may still be entitled to maintenance. This could apply if her salary is low or if she cannot meet her basic needs, especially if her husband has a...