Multiple choice

Under the provisions of Section 125(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following cannot claim maintenance from their husband?

  1. Wife herself earning money

  2. Wife living separately by mutual consent

  3. Woman who has been divorced by her husband and has not remarried

  4. Woman who has obtained divorce from her husband and has not remarried

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Wife earning herself cannot claim maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the CrPC. Option (2) is correct: Under Section 125(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, if a wife is living separately by mutual consent, she cannot claim maintenance from her husband. Option (3) is incorrect: Wife, under Section 125, defined as woman, who has been divorced by her husband or has obtained divorce and has not remarried. Option (4) is incorrect: Wife, under Section 125, defined as woman, who has been divorced by her husband or has obtained divorce and has not remarried.