The provision for ‘maintenance pendente lite’ in Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is given in
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Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides for maintenance pendente lite — interim maintenance during the pendency of matrimonial proceedings. Either spouse (husband or wife) who has no independent income sufficient for support can claim maintenance from the other spouse during the lawsuit.