BHUWAN MOHAN SINGH vs MEENA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of maintenance under Section 7 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, emphasizing that Family Courts must not grant adjournments liberally, as this can lead to undue delays in providing maintenance to wives and children. The Court reiterated that under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a wife is entitled to live with dignity and receive adequate financial support from her husband, reflecting the obligations arising from marriage. The judgment underscores the necessity for timely adjudication to prevent destitution and emotional distress for the wife and children, thereby holding that delays in maintenance proceedings are contrary to human rights and dignity.