In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court has stated that Family Courts have the authority to review maintenance orders under Chapter IX of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The Court emphasized that the objective of Chapter IX is to ensure neglected or abandoned wives, children, and parents receive reasonable maintenance. Therefore, the restriction under
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