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2005 Supreme(Ker) 23

K.A.ABDUL GAFOOR, R.BASANT
Viswambharan – Appellant
Versus
Dhanya – Respondent


Judgment :-

Basant, J.

Is an unmarried daughter, who has attained majority, entitled to claim maintenance under Sec.20 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act from her father? This is the short question dig arises for consideration in this appeal.

2. The relationship between the parties is admitted. Both claimants are daughters of the appellant. The 1st claimant had crossed the age of majority even when she filed the application. She was about 19 years old. The 2nd claimant was aged about 15 years on the date when she filed the claim petition. She has crossed the age of majority during the pendency of the proceedings.

3. The claimants contended that the appellant-their father, was not maintaining them. He was residing separately. In the circumstances, the claimants who were unable to maintain themselves claimed that the appellant may be directed to make payment of an amount of Rs.1,000 per mensem to each of them as maintenance. The appellant had sufficient means, it was contended. He was formerly employed in the Gulf He was getting military pension. He has a goods auto rickshaw. He is employed as a Security Guard in the Guruvayoor Temple. His monthly earnings far exceed Rs.4,500, i

































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