What it means (brief): Wife/child/parents can claim monthly money for living expenses.
Stages:

  1. Petition filed by claimant in Magistrate/Family Court.
  2. Notice served to husband.
  3. Husband files reply/WS with income proof.
  4. Court may grant interim maintenance.
  5. Evidence (documents, salary, lifestyle).
  6. Cross-examination.
  7. Final maintenance order (amount fixed or dismissed).
  8. Recovery/enforcement (salary attachment) or appeal.