Abstract: This abstract explores the legal obligations for the maintenance of wives and children under Hindu family law, emphasizing the statutory and judicial frameworks that ensure financial support for dependents.

    The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, serve as the cornerstone of these provisions, delineating the rights of wives and children to receive maintenance and the corresponding duties of husbands and parents to provide it. Additionally, Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure offers a summary remedy for maintenance across all religions, further reinforcing these obligations. This paper examines the scope of maintenance, including the factors influencing the determination and enforcement of maintenance orders, such as financial capacity, standard of living, and special circumstances.

    It also highlights the significance of these legal provisions in upholding the social and moral responsibilities within Hindu families, ensuring the well-being and dignity of wives and children. Through a detailed analysis of statutory laws, judicial precedents, and practical implications, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the maintenance obligations in Hindu family law.

Keywords: IPC,CRPC,HAMA,NHRC.