The Special Marriage Act, 1954, provides for the maintenance of the wife and children of the marriage. Section 24 of the Act states that the court may, on the application of either party, order the other party to pay such maintenance to the applicant as the court may deem fit. Section 25 of the Act states that the court may, on the application of either party, order the other party to pay such maintenance to the children of the marriage as the court may deem fit.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) provides for the maintenance of the aggrieved person. Section 20 of the Act states that the Magistrate may, on the application of the aggrieved person, order the respondent to pay such maintenance to the aggrieved person as the Magistrate may deem fit.
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) provides for the maintenance of the wife and children of the marriage. Section 125 of the CrPC states that the court may, on the application of either party, order the other party to pay such maintenance to the wife and children of the marriage as the court may deem fit.
In conclusion, the legal system of India provides for the maintenance of the husband, wife, and children of the marriage. The provisions of maintenance are gender-neutral and can be invoked in maintenance suits involving the husband as the aggrieved party.
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