How to file maintenance case under section 125 CrPc in India?

To file a maintenance case under Section 125 CrPC in India, the aggrieved person (usually a wife, child, or parents) must file a petition in the local family or magistrate court. The petition should include details of the relationship, financial hardship, and the respondent’s ability to pay. After submission, the court issues a notice to the respondent and conducts hearings to determine and grant appropriate maintenance if justified.