The Right of Hindu Wife to Maintenance under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.

Abstract

Marriage is the very foundation of any society. It is sine qua non for family peace and stability. Being so, legislatures all around the world have given certain rights and imposed certain obligations on husband and wife which are important constituents of any family. In ancient times, marriage was considered to be decided by the God and divinity was associated with it. It is considered to be a sacred social institution. Marriage, according to the Hindu Law, is a holy union for the performance of religious duties. Marriage is not a contract but it is a Sanskar or Sacrament‟.