Bhuwan Mohan Singh vs Meena & Ors

The Supreme Court emphasized that the Family Court must not grant adjournments liberally in maintenance cases under Section 7 of the Family Court Act, 1984, as it undermines the legislative intent to provide timely relief to women and children in distress. The Court held that a wife is entitled to maintenance that allows her to live with dignity, akin to her status during marriage, as per Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The delay in adjudication was deemed contrary to human rights and the dignity of individuals, leading to the conclusion that the husband has a legal obligation to provide financial support unless legally exempted.