Multiple choice

Who may claim for maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC?

  1. Wife who has her own source of income

  2. Illegitimate minor child

  3. Stepson or daughter

  4. Brother and sister
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Wife who has her own source of income cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC. Option (2) is correct: Under Section 125(1)(b), a legitimate or illegitimate minor child, whether married or not, and unable to maintain himself/herself, can claim maintenance. Option (3) is incorrect: Stepson or daughter cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC. Option (4) is incorrect: Brother and sister cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC.

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