Who may apply for maintenance pendente lite under section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, if the…
Section 24 permits either spouse to apply for maintenance during the proceedings and necessary litigation expenses when that spouse lacks sufficient independent income.
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Who may apply for maintenance pendente lite under section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, if the statutory income condition is met?
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Correct answer D
Section 24 permits either spouse to apply for maintenance during the proceedings and necessary litigation expenses when that spouse lacks sufficient independent income.
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Option A
The provision allows an eligible wife to apply as well.
Option B
The provision allows an eligible husband to apply as well.
Option C
Section 24 gives the application right to spouses, rather than relatives.
Option D
Either the wife or the husband may apply if the relevant income condition is met.
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