Can an Earning Mother Claim 100% Maintenance From the Father? Allahabad High Court's Landmark Ruling When a marriage faces turmoil, child custody and maintenance become the most fiercely contested battlegrounds. A recent landmark judgment by the Allahabad High Court has brought crucial clarity to the financial responsibilities of earning parents. The Court ruled that an earning mother who obtains child custody by proving her financial capability cannot later shift the entire financial burden onto the father. If you are dealing with a complex matrimonial dispute, understanding this ruling is vital. Let’s break down the case details, the court's reasoning, and how it impacts maintenance laws in India. Case Overview: Roji Bano And Another vs. State of U.P. and Another Court: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad Case Number: Criminal Revision No. - 6458 of 2025 Order Date: July 14, 2026 Bench: Justice Lakshmi Kant Shukla Key Law Addressed: Section 125 of the ...