Which of the following statements is true?
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If any person having sufficient means neglects or refuses to maintain his mother, she can apply under Section 125 of the CrPC.
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Only wife can get relief under Section 125 of the CrPC.
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Only the children will get order under Section 125 of the CrPC.
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No order of maintenance can pass under Section 125 of the CrPC.
Option (1) is correct: Under Section 125(1) of the CrPC, if any person having sufficient means neglects or refuses to maintain his wife, his legitimate or illegitimate minor child, his legitimate or illegitimate child (not being a married daughter) who has attained majority, his father or mother unable to maintain himself or herself can apply under Section 125 of the CrPC. Option (2) is incorrect: Not only wife, even his legitimate or illegitimate minor child, his legitimate or illegitimate child (not being a married daughter) who has attained majority, his father or mother unable to maintain himself or herself can get relief under Section 125 of the CrPC. Option (3) is incorrect: Not only wife, even his legitimate or illegitimate minor child, his legitimate or illegitimate child (not being a married daughter) who has attained majority, his father or mother unable to maintain himself or herself can get relief under Section 125 of the CrPC. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 125 of the CrPC talks about maintenance.