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MAINTENANCE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE IN VOID MARRIAGE


20-Feb-2026 (In Divorce Law)
A WOMAN NOT TAKEN DIVORCE FROM HER PREVIOUS HUSBAND FROM ANY COURT AND MARRIED ANOTHER PERSON SO HER APPLICATION FOR MAINTENANCE IN DOMESTIC VIOLANCE CASE IS MAINTAINED OR NOT
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If a woman marries another person without obtaining a legal divorce from her first husband, the second marriage is considered void in the eyes of law. However, under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, if she has lived in a domestic relationship with the second person, she may still claim maintenance depending on the facts of the case. Additionally, she may also seek maintenance from her legally wedded first husband. Each case depends on its specific circumstances, and detailed legal consultation is advisable.
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