Non-payment of maintenance itself is domestic violence, Kerala high court rules
The Kerala high court declared non-payment of maintenance as economic abuse. This ruling classifies such neglect as domestic violence under the relevant act. The court upheld a magistrate's order for monthly maintenance payments. It also affirmed compensation for the wife's emotional distress. An able-bodied husband must maintain his family regardless of financial capacity.
The Kerala high court declared non-payment of maintenance as economic abuse. This ruling classifies such neglect as domestic violence under the relevant act. The court upheld a magistrate's order for monthly maintenance payments. It also affirmed compensation for the wife's emotional distress. An able-bodied husband must maintain his family regardless of financial capacity.
