Q: Discuss the citation of Smt. Manju Kamal Mehra V. Mr. Kamal Pushkar Mehra on 18th July, 2009 ?

Ans: According to Mumbai High Court in case of Smt. Manju Kamal Mehra V. Mr. Kamal Pushkar Mehra on 18th July, 2009, there would not be any maintenance to wife if RCR( Restitution of Conjugal Rights) by husband succeeds.

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