Any Person Can File Plea U/S 125 CrPC Seeking Maintenance On Behalf Of A Minor
The Madras High Court has observed that Section 125 of CrPC does not prohibit any person from filing a maintenance petition on behalf of a minor. while holding that a married woman is not barred from filing a plea on behalf of her minor brother seeking maintenance from their father.
Section 125 of CrPC is social welfare legislation. The Section is aimed to achieve the social justice. The object is to prevent vagrancy and destitution. Section 125 CrPC, provides a speedy and efficacious remedy to those women, children and destitute parents who are in distress,” the Court added as it emphasized upon the objective of Section 125 CrPC