📝 Maintenance Application under Section 125 CrPC

 📝 Maintenance Application under Section 125 CrPC

For Wife/Children/Parents claiming maintenance

IN THE COURT OF THE HON’BLE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS
At: ____________

PETITION UNDER SECTION 125 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973
FOR GRANT OF MAINTENANCE

IN THE MATTER OF:

Applicant: [Full Name of Wife/Child/Parent]
S/o / D/o / W/o: ____________
R/o: [Full Address]
Versus
Respondent: [Full Name of Husband/Child]
S/o: ____________
R/o: ____________

MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:

1. That the applicant is legally wedded wife/minor child/parent of the respondent.

2. That the respondent has neglected/refused to maintain the applicant without any sufficient cause.

3. That the applicant is unable to maintain herself/himself and has no independent source of income.

4. That the respondent is a person of sufficient means and is earning ₹____ per month (approx.) from [mention occupation or business].

5. That despite repeated requests, the respondent has failed to provide maintenance and basic necessities to the applicant.

6. That the applicant is entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.

7. That this Hon’ble Court has jurisdiction to entertain and decide this petition.

PRAYER:

In view of the above facts and circumstances, it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may kindly:

a) Direct the respondent to pay a monthly maintenance of ₹[Amount] to the applicant from the date of filing the petition;
b) Grant such other relief(s) as may be deemed just and proper in the interest of justice.

Applicant
(Through Counsel)

[Advocate’s Name]
[Enrollment No.]
[Office Address]
[Mobile Number and Email]

📌 Documents to be Attached:

• Marriage certificate or proof of relationship

• ID proof of applicant

• Evidence of respondent’s income (if available)

• Proof of cruelty/neglect, if applicable