MP High Court Rules on Maintenance in Concealed Identity Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a Muslim man to pay ₹20,000 monthly maintenance to his wife and daughter. The man allegedly hid his religious identity before their 2020 marriage. The family court had denied maintenance, citing marriage validity questions. The High Court reversed this, stating denying maintenance would re-victimize the woman. The amount is payable from the petition filing date.