The Supreme Court ruled that a spouse in a void marriage, such as bigamy, is entitled to seek alimony and maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act. This decision settles conflicting judgments and includes void marriages under Sections 24 and 25, which cover maintenance and alimony provisions.
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