BADSHAH vs SOU. URMILA BADSHAH GODSE & ANR

The Supreme Court condoned a delay of 63 days in filing a Special Leave Petition under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) regarding maintenance. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to award maintenance of Rs.1000/- per month to the wife and Rs.500/- per month to the daughter, affirming that the petitioner was legally married to the respondent and had a duty to provide maintenance. The Court emphasized the importance of providing for dependents under Section 125, Cr.P.C., and dismissed the petitioner's claims of non-cohabitation and denial of paternity.