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Which Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides for maintenance pendente lite and expenses of…

Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is headed "Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings" and lets a spouse with no sufficient independent income claim…

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Which Section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides for maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings ?

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Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is headed "Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings" and lets a spouse with no sufficient independent income claim support and litigation costs while the case is pending. Section 25 deals with permanent alimony, section 26 with custody of children and section 27 with disposal of property.

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