The Provision for 'maintenance pendente lite' in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is given in

Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, headed "Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings", allows either spouse without sufficient independent income to claim maintenance during the proceedings and the necessary expenses of the proceedings.

Section 25 deals with permanent alimony, section 23 with the decree in proceedings, and section 22 with proceedings in camera.