A vs B — Maintenance application by maternal grandmother

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1. News21 Oct 2026

   Maternal Grandmother Can Seek Maintenance For Minor Without Being Appointed Legal Guardian: MP High Court

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a maternal grandmother can seek maintenance for her g

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that a maternal grandmother can ask for financial support for a child without being a guardian.

   Who:

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court, the maternal grandmother is the person seeking support, and a minor is the child involved.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Madhya Pradesh High Court, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court decided that a formal legal appointment is not required for a grandmother to claim this financial support.

   What it means:

   The grandmother can now proceed with her application for maintenance, which is money for basic living needs, without extra legal paperwork.

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2. News21 Oct 2026

   Maternal Grandmother Having Sufficient Interest In Minor Child Can Move Maintenance Application: Madhya Pradesh High Court

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court was considering a revision against an order dismissing an application for interim maintenance pendente lite, filed by a minor girl through her next friend (maternal grandmother).

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that a maternal grandmother may apply for financial support for a minor child.

   Who:

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court, and the maternal grandmother is the applicant.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Madhya Pradesh High Court, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court decided that a maternal grandmother who has enough interest in the child can seek support.

   What it means:

   This allows the grandmother to legally ask for maintenance payments to help look after the child.

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