The amount of maintenance, whether fixed by a decree of court or by agreement, either before or after the commencement of this Act, may be altered subsequently if there is a material change in the circumstances justifying such alteration.
Section 25: Amount of maintenance may be altered on change of circumstances.
The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956Central Act · Act 78 of 1956
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Section | 25 |
| Marginal note | Amount of maintenance may be altered on change of circumstances. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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