Amardeep Singh v. Harveen Kaur
(2017) 8 SCC 746 · Supreme Court of India
The six-month cooling-off under s. 13-B(2) is directory and can be waived.
Unit III · Family Law – I (Hindu Law)
Maintenance pendente lite, conciliation and family courts
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 | 24–25 | Maintenance pendente lite and permanent alimony |
| Family Courts Act, 1984 | 9 | Duty to assist settlement |
Landmark cases
Rajnesh v. Neha
(2021) 2 SCC 324 · Supreme Court of India
Courts must follow a uniform affidavit-based procedure for maintenance.