LNANAK CHAND vs SHRI CHANDRA KISHORE AGARWALA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that Section 488 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898, is not impliedly repealed by Section 4 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, as both statutes can coexist. The Court clarified that the term 'child' in Section 488 does not exclusively refer to minors but includes those unable to maintain themselves, regardless of age. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the maintenance order for both major and minor children, with the Court noting that educational expenses may be considered in determining maintenance amounts.