Sodhi’s Law of Maintenance – Legal Reference Guide with Allied Laws (4th Edition) is a well-structured and authoritative treatise that comprehensively deals with the legal framework governing maintenance in India. Authored by Justice P.S. Sodhi, this book serves as a practical and analytical guide for understanding the substantive and procedural aspects of maintenance laws.

Maintenance law plays a crucial role in matrimonial and family litigation. This book systematically explains maintenance provisions under:

• Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

• Hindu Marriage Act

• Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act

• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

• Special Marriage Act

• Other relevant personal and secular laws

The 4th Edition incorporates recent judicial pronouncements and evolving interpretations by the Supreme Court and various High Courts, ensuring that practitioners stay updated with the latest legal position. It discusses:

• Eligibility criteria for claiming maintenance

• Determination and quantum of maintenance

• Interim maintenance

• Enforcement and execution of maintenance orders

• Maintenance rights of wife, children, parents, and divorced spouses

• Overlapping jurisdiction and conflicting provisions

• Practical issues faced in family courts

The book also includes allied laws, procedural guidance, and relevant case law references, making it highly useful for courtroom practice and drafting applications or objections in maintenance proceedings.

With its clear language, structured presentation, and extensive case law support, this edition is an indispensable reference for:

• Family Court Advocates

• Judicial Officers

• Legal Academicians

• Law Students

• Professionals handling matrimonial disputes

If you are dealing with maintenance litigation or researching family law matters, this book provides clarity, depth, and practical guidance in one authoritative volume.