DWARIKA PRASAD SATPATHY vs BIDYUT PRAVA DIXIT

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court regarding the validity of the marriage between the appellant and respondent No.1, emphasizing that the marriage was conducted in a temple with witnesses present, thus fulfilling the requirements of a valid marriage under Hindu law. The Court reaffirmed that the appellant's denial of pre-marital sexual relations and claims of coercion were not substantiated. The Court held that the respondent No.1 was entitled to maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., confirming the High Court's order to grant maintenance to both the wife and the minor daughter.