https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=42331 Proceedings for a maintenance order may be taken where the respondent is found, resides, last resided with the spouse or mother of an illegitimate child, or where the respondent's parent resides. Evidence must be taken in the presence of the respondent or their advocate and recorded as for summons-cases. If the respondent wilfully avoids service or attendance, the Magistrate may hear the case ex parte; such ex parte orders can be set aside for good cause within three months on terms the Magistrate deems just, including costs. The Court may award costs as appropriate. en-us Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:49:49 +0530 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:49:49 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=42331 Proceedings for a maintenance order may be taken where the respondent is found, resides, last resided with the spouse or mother of an illegitimate child, or where the respondent's parent resides. Evidence must be taken in the presence of the respondent or their advocate and recorded as for summons-cases. If the respondent wilfully avoids service or attendance, the Magistrate may hear the case ex parte; such ex parte orders can be set aside for good cause within three months on terms the Magistrate deems just, including costs. The Court may award costs as appropriate. Act-Rules Bharatiya Nyaya Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:49:49 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/acts?id=42331