Which of the following statements is true regarding maintenance proceedings under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

If any person having sufficient means neglects or refuses to maintain his mother she can apply under section 144 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Only wife can get relief under section 144 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Only the children will get order under section 144 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

No order of maintenance can be passed under section 144 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Who among the following CANNOT claim maintenance under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Wife who cannot maintain herself

Mother or father who cannot maintain herself or himself

Major married daughter who cannot maintain herself

Minor illegitimate daughter who cannot maintain herself

Who among the following is NOT entitled to claim maintenance under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Divorced wife who does not remarry

For the purpose of Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the age threshold to define a "minor"?

not attained the age of 14 years

not attained the age of 16 years

not attained the age of 18 years

not attained the age of 21 years

Under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which of the following maintenance obligations is legally enforceable?

A daughter can be asked to maintain her father.

A father can be asked to maintain his minor child.

A son can be asked to maintain his father.

Who among the following is entitled to claim maintenance under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Wife who has her own source of income

Who among the following can claim maintenance under Section 144(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

A legitimate or illegitimate major male child, suffering from physical or mental abnormality

A legitimate or illegitimate married minor child who is unable to maintain itself

Divorced wife who has not remarried

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Chapter X: Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents (Sections 144–147)

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