The Draft Hindu Code Bill by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar along with the then existing Hindu Code as amended by the Select Committee - Page 206

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128. Maintenance of children and aged parents.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, a Hindu is bound, during his life-time, to maintain his legitimate or illegitimate child and his aged parents.

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(2) A legitimate or illegitimate child may claim maintenance from his or her father so long as he or she is a minor:

Provided that in the case of an unmarried daughter she may claim maintenance so long as she lives with her father and remains unmarried.

(3) A father may claim maintenance from his son if he is aged and infirm.

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129. Maintenance of children by mother. —A Hindu woman is bound during her life-time to maintain her legitimate or illegitimate children if her husband is unable to do so and she has the necessary means to maintain them.

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