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    What did the Supreme Court order a father to pay in respect of a divorced wife for their daughter’s marriage expenses in a September 2025 judgment?
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    What did the Supreme Court order a father to pay in respect of a divorced wife for their daughter’s marriage expenses in a September 2025 judgment?

    A.

    ₹12.5 lakh

    B.

    ₹5 lakh

    C.

    ₹7.5 lakh

    D.

    ₹10 lakh

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (D) ₹10 lakh

    Explanation:
    • In a landmark ruling in September 2025, the Supreme Court held that a father is legally obligated to contribute to his daughter's marriage expenses even if the parents are divorced.
    • In the specific case, the court ordered the father to pay ₹10 lakh as a reasonable contribution toward the wedding costs.

    Information Booster:
    • The court emphasized that the right to maintenance includes the right to reasonable marriage expenses for a daughter.

    Additional Knowledge:
    • This reinforces Section 125 of the CrPC and various personal laws regarding parental obligations.

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