Child Maintenance 50:50? Working Mother’s Liability Explained | Latest Law 2026

⚖️ ABOUT THIS VIDEO If the mother is earning well, is the father still solely responsible for the child’s maintenance? Or should both parents automatically bear the expenses in a 50:50 ratio? Indian maintenance law does not prescribe any fixed 50:50 formula. In this video, Advocate Naresh Kudal explains the legal responsibility of an earning mother and father towards their child under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 125 CrPC), along with important judgments of the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and a recent 2026 decision of the Karnataka High Court. The video explains why both parents may have a responsibility to maintain their child, but their financial contribution need not always be equal. Courts may consider the respective income and financial capacity of both parents, the reasonable needs of the child, educational and medical expenses, and the day-to-day care provided by the parent having custody. 📌 Subscribe to Vidhan ka Gyan for practical and reliable legal awareness explained in simple language. 💡 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO ✅ Can an earning mother also be legally required to contribute towards child maintenance? ✅ Does Section 144 BNSS place the responsibility only upon the father? ✅ What did the Delhi High Court hold in Sarita Jain v. Master Rishabh Jain? ✅ Why did the Supreme Court divide the parents’ contribution in a 2:1 ratio in Padmja Sharma v. Ratan Lal Sharma, (2000) 4 SCC 266? ✅ What principle regarding proportionate sharing was explained in Rajnesh v. Neha, (2021) 2 SCC 324? ✅ Why did the Karnataka High Court in Saptami v. Dr Ravindranath, 2026:KHC-K:5925, direct the father to contribute ₹30,000 and the mother ₹20,000 out of ₹50,000 monthly maintenance? ✅ Why does the custodial parent’s daily care, supervision, time and responsibility also matter while determining the financial contribution? ✅ Why “equal responsibility” does not necessarily mean “equal financial contribution” or a fixed 50:50 split? ⏱️ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction: Is Child Maintenance Always Father’s Responsibility? 00:57 – Section 144 BNSS: Can Both Parents Be Liable for Child Maintenance? 01:45 – Sarita Jain v. Master Rishabh Jain: Liability of an Earning Mother 02:14 – Padmja Sharma v. Ratan Lal Sharma: Supreme Court’s 2:1 Contribution 02:51 – Rajnesh v. Neha: Proportionate Sharing of Child Expenses 03:29 – Saptami v. Dr Ravindranath: Karnataka High Court 2026 04:09 – Why Custodial Parent’s Care Matters in Maintenance 04:59 – Is There Any Fixed 50:50 Formula? 06:08 – Final Takeaway & Conclusion 📞 LEGAL CONSULTATION & STAY CONNECTED For Legal Consultations (Chargeable), contact us on WhatsApp: +91-85293 60166 ► Follow us for Regular Legal Updates: Facebook: Vidhan ka Gyan Instagram: @vidhan_ka_gyan YouTube: Vidhan ka Gyan #ChildMaintenance #MaintenanceLaw #Section144BNSS #Section125CrPC #FamilyLawIndia #RajneshVsNeha #PadmjaSharma #KarnatakaHighCourt #SupremeCourtIndia #WorkingMother #VidhanKaGyan #AdvocateNareshKudal 🎥 WATCH MORE RELATED VIDEOS FROM VIDHAN KA GYAN Supreme Court's NEW Rule on Maintenance | How Much Maintenance Wife Can Get? | Rajnesh v Neha Watch on YouTube 8 New Supreme Court Rules for Deciding Alimony & Maintenance Watch on YouTube Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC | Who Can Claim & How Much? Watch on YouTube ⚖️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER This video is intended solely for legal education and general awareness. It explains legal principles on the basis of statutory provisions and judicial decisions and should not be treated as legal advice for any individual case. Maintenance depends upon the facts, financial circumstances, evidence and applicable law in each matter. For advice relating to a specific case, consult a qualified legal professional. ✨ THANKS FOR WATCHING Like and Share this video if you found it useful, and Subscribe to Vidhan ka Gyan for more practical legal updates. Thanks for watching, Team Vidhan ka Gyan, Advocate Naresh Kudal