CHAPTER X ORDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents. 144. (1) If any person having sufficient means neglects or refuses to maintain— (a) his wife, unable to maintain herself; or (b) his legitimate or illegitimate child, whether married or not, unable to maintain itself; or (c) … Read more
Security for unexpired period of bond. 143. (1) When a person for whose appearance a summons or warrant has been issued under the proviso to sub-section (3) of section 140 or under sub-section (10) of section 142, appears or is brought before the Magistrate or Court, the Magistrate or Court shall cancel the bond or … Read more
Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security. 142. . (1) Whenever the District Magistrate in the case of an order passed by an Executive Magistrate under section 136, or the Chief Judicial Magistrate in any other case is of opinion that any person imprisoned for failing to give security under this Chapter … Read more