Hindu Marriage Act, 1955–Secs. 11 & 25–Whether a spouse of a marriage declared as void by a competent Court u/s. 11 of the Act is entitled to claim permanent alimony and maintenance u/s. 25 of the Act ?–Held, yes–A spouse whose marriage has been declared void u/s. 11 of the Act is entitled to seek permanent alimony of maintenance from the other spouse invoking Sec. 25 of Act–Whether such a relief of permanent alimony can be granted or not always depends on the facts of each case and the conduct of the parties–The grant of relief u/s. 25 is always discretionary.
