SAVITRI W/O SHRI GOVIND SINGH RAWAT vs SHRI GOVIND SINGH RAWAT

The Supreme Court held that a Magistrate has the implied power to grant interim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, pending the final disposal of the application. The Court emphasized that the provisions of Sections 125 to 128 are designed to provide a quick remedy for maintenance, and the inherent power of civil courts to grant interim maintenance supports this interpretation. The judgment clarified that such orders do not impose criminal liability but serve to prevent starvation and provide immediate relief to the applicant.