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Section 24 of Hindu 
Marriage Act
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Section 24 of Hindu 
Marriage Act
Overview of Section 24 of 
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Temporary Financial Support
Provides interim financial assistance to dependent spouse during 
pending litigation.
Equal Application
Ensures spouse without adequate income receives financial support 
regardless of gender.
Legal Protection
Safeguards financial stability of dependent spouse throughout legal 
proceedings.
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Section 24 of Hindu 
Marriage Act
Overview of Section 24 of 
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Temporary Financial Support
Provides interim financial assistance to dependent spouse during 
pending litigation.
Equal Application
Ensures spouse without adequate income receives financial support 
regardless of gender.
Legal Protection
Safeguards financial stability of dependent spouse throughout legal 
proceedings.
Purpose of Section 24
Basic Needs Protection
Guarantees that the dependent spouse can meet their basic 
needs throughout the legal process.
Maintenance Scope
This provision covers maintenance (pendent lite) for a spouse 
only. It does not extend to children.
Legal Equity
Ensures financial disparity doesn't prevent fair legal 
representation for either spouse.
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Section 24 of Hindu 
Marriage Act
Overview of Section 24 of 
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Temporary Financial Support
Provides interim financial assistance to dependent spouse during 
pending litigation.
Equal Application
Ensures spouse without adequate income receives financial support 
regardless of gender.
Legal Protection
Safeguards financial stability of dependent spouse throughout legal 
proceedings.
Purpose of Section 24
Basic Needs Protection
Guarantees that the dependent spouse can meet their basic 
needs throughout the legal process.
Maintenance Scope
This provision covers maintenance (pendent lite) for a spouse 
only. It does not extend to children.
Legal Equity
Ensures financial disparity doesn't prevent fair legal 
representation for either spouse.
Provisions of Section 24
Court's Authority
The court can order the respondent to cover legal 
expenses upon recognizing financial disparity between 
spouses.
It can mandate a reasonable monthly sum to support the 
dependent spouse during proceedings.
Income Consideration
Both spouses' total incomes are meticulously and carefully 
evaluated when determining the appropriate financial 
support amount.
The court aims to establish fair financial support based on 
the specific circumstances.
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Section 24 of Hindu 
Marriage Act
Overview of Section 24 of 
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Temporary Financial Support
Provides interim financial assistance to dependent spouse during 
pending litigation.
Equal Application
Ensures spouse without adequate income receives financial support 
regardless of gender.
Legal Protection
Safeguards financial stability of dependent spouse throughout legal 
proceedings.
Purpose of Section 24
Basic Needs Protection
Guarantees that the dependent spouse can meet their basic 
needs throughout the legal process.
Maintenance Scope
This provision covers maintenance (pendent lite) for a spouse 
only. It does not extend to children.
Legal Equity
Ensures financial disparity doesn't prevent fair legal 
representation for either spouse.
Provisions of Section 24
Court's Authority
The court can order the respondent to cover legal 
expenses upon recognizing financial disparity between 
spouses.
It can mandate a reasonable monthly sum to support the 
dependent spouse during proceedings.
Income Consideration
Both spouses' total incomes are meticulously and carefully 
evaluated when determining the appropriate financial 
support amount.
The court aims to establish fair financial support based on 
the specific circumstances.
Comparison with Special Marriage Act, 1954
Hindu Marriage Act
Section 24 allows both husband and 
wife to claim alimony pendente lite 
during proceedings.
Special Marriage Act
Section 36 only allows the wife to 
claim alimony pendente lite, not the 
husband.
Key Difference
The Hindu Marriage Act offers more 
gender-neutral financial protection 
during proceedings.