Rina Kumari v. Mahto
Supreme Court of India2025 INSC 55; AIR 2025 SC 644; (2025) 3 SCC 33Bench: To be verified
Wife's refusal to comply with decree for restitution does not automatically disqualify her from claiming maintenance. Refusal must be assessed in light of facts of each case including justifiable reasons. Purpose of Section 125 is social justice and preventing destitution. Mere existence of restitution decree does not override wife's right to maintenance.