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SHORT ANSWER: Alimony and maintenance in India are governed by various laws depending on the personal laws applicable to individuals. DETAILS: - Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Section 25 provides for maintenance and alimony to a spouse. - The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 125 allows for maintenance to be claimed by a wife, children, and parents. - The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 provides for maintenance to Muslim women after divorce. - The Family Courts Act, 1984 allows family courts to adjudicate matters related to maintenance. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Failure to pay maintenance can lead to legal consequences, including imprisonment under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. SOURCE: - Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986; Family Courts Act, 1984.
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