September 12, 2026

Section 25 – Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act: Amount of Maintenance May Be Altered on Change of Circumstances

Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 — back to Table of Contents

Section 25. Amount of maintenance may be altered on change of circumstances

The amount of maintenance, whether fixed by a decree of court or by agreement, either before or after the commencement of this Act, may be altered subsequently if there is a material change in the circumstances justifying such alteration.