'Onus on husband even after death': Widow can claim maintenance from father-in-law, rules Allahabad high court
TNN / Apr 01, 2026, 23:00 (IST)
A widow can claim maintenance from her father-in-law even after her husband's death, the Allahabad High Court has ruled. This obligation, rooted in Hindu law, allows a widowed daughter-in-law to seek financial support if she cannot maintain herself from her own resources or her deceased husband's estate.