Supreme Court of India

Nikhat Parveen @ Khusboo Khatoon v. Rafique @ Shillu

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Bench Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh JJ.
Decided 21 April 2026

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What the Court ordered

In view of the above discussion and particular the position in Badwaik, we are of the considered view that no error could be pointed out by the appellant in the High Court’s decision denying the grant of maintenance to her daughter.

Judgment, page 13

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