Bombay High Court on Interim Maintenance | Maintenance from Date of Application | Family Law Update Description Bombay High Court held that interim maintenance must be paid from the date of application and clarified that wife and each child are individually entitled to maintenance. Read full case analysis and legal implications. Bombay High Court Clarifies Interim Maintenance: Payable from Date of Application & Individually to Wife and Children Major Relief for Wives & Children | Family Law Update X v. Y, Writ Petition No. 3828 of 2024 | Decided on 12 December 2025 In a significant ruling on interim maintenance under matrimonial law , the Bombay High Court has reiterated that maintenance must be awarded from the date of filing of the application and not from the date of the order . The Court also clarified the interpretation of the word “each” in maintenance orders, holding that wife and each child are individually entitled to the specified amount . The judgment was de...