RAJATHI vs C.GANESAN

The Supreme Court reinstated the maintenance order under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which had been set aside by the Madras High Court. The Court emphasized that proceedings under Section 125 are summary in nature and intended to provide immediate relief to wives and children unable to maintain themselves. The Court held that the husband, having sufficient means, was obligated to maintain his wife, thus confirming the earlier order of Rs.200/- per month as maintenance.