From section 125 of the Cr.P.C it is seen that, to file a petition, the status of wife and husband should exist between the petitioner and the respondent. In addition she should show that she does not have any source of income and she is unable to maintain herself.
High Court of Karnataka in Dr.Shrishail Ramakrishna Bijapure Vs Smt. Vidya
Prepared by: S. Hemanth
Advocate at Hemanth & Associates