Reema Salkan vs Sumer Singh Salkan

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, modifying the Family Court's order by allowing maintenance of Rs.9,000 per month from December 9, 2010, instead of denying it altogether. The Court emphasized the importance of ensuring financial support for the wife, particularly in light of the husband's failure to fulfill his marital obligations. The judgment reinforces the principle that maintenance is a right of the spouse and should not be denied without just cause.