Q: Construe the problem stated below ?
Problem Statement: A, a minor child of 14 years, wins a prize of one crore rupees in a T.V. program called "Kaun Banega Crorepati". Can A, a minor child claim maintenance from his father if his father neglects or refuses to pay maintenance?
Solution - The problem presented is based on Section 125 (1) (b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. As per section 125(1) (b) if a person having sufficient means neglects or refuses to maintain his legitimate or illegitimate minor child, whether married or not, who is unable to maintain himself and if so, such a child can file an application against the father for maintenance in the court.
Thus in the presented problem A, though a minor child of 14 years of age but he is able to maintain himself because he has a sum of rupees one crore available with him ,therefore he is able to maintain himself and hence A , a minor child will not be entitled for maintenance from his father.
Conclusion- A , a minor child cannot demand maintenance from his father.
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