I want maintenance from my husband in Aizawl, how do I claim it?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Maintenance is governed by Mizoram Rent Control Act 2014 and the relevant personal law, and can be claimed before the family court in Aizawl. The Gauhati High Court has held that a wife is entitled to maintenance if she is unable to maintain herself.

You must file a petition with marriage proof, income details, and evidence of need. The Gauhati High Court has directed that maintenance must be sufficient to maintain the standard of living the wife was accustomed to.

Under Mizoram Rent Control Act 2014, the court can order interim and final maintenance, and non-payment can lead to execution proceedings. In Aizawl, you can also seek maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.