According to Indian law, maintenance can be provided to specific classes of society such as wife, children, and aged parents. Maintenance is generally allowed by the court to the affected party, just to bear the cost of the basic necessities like food, shelter, medical expenses. S125 of the CrPC is secular in nature. A Follower of any religion can apply to the court for maintenance. Section 125 CrPc is a part of criminal law. However, the purpose of the proceedings under Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure is not to punish a person for his past neglect, but to prevent destitution by compelling a husband, who can provide support, to the wife, children or Parents who is unable to support themselves