When may a court grant maintenance pendente lite and permanent alimony, respectively, in a divorce…
Under section 24, a spouse with insufficient independent income may apply for support and necessary expenses while the proceeding is pending. Under section 25, either spouse…
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When may a court grant maintenance pendente lite and permanent alimony, respectively, in a divorce proceeding under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
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Correct answer C
Under section 24, a spouse with insufficient independent income may apply for support and necessary expenses while the proceeding is pending. Under section 25, either spouse may apply for permanent alimony and maintenance at the passing of the decree or afterwards.
The court exercises discretion under each section and takes the statutory factors into account.
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Option A
Section 25 places permanent alimony at the decree or afterwards.
Option B
Section 24 provides maintenance pendente lite during the proceeding.
Option C
Sections 24 and 25 operate at those respective stages.
Option D
The two stages are reversed.
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