Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the passing of a final decree for restitution of conjugal rights…

Under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a court may grant permanent alimony and maintenance at the time of passing any decree under the Act (including a decree for restitution of conjugal rights) or at any time subsequent thereto. By contrast, maintenance pendente lite under Section 24 is only interim maintenance payable during the pendency of the proceeding and terminates upon the passing of the decree.