In India, maintenance rules are very important for providing women with financial stability, especially after a divorce, separation, or abandonment. However, acquiring and enforcing these rights may be difficult due to the complexity of the legal structure around maintenance. This study explores the complexities of India's maintenance laws by examining pertinent legislation, significant court rulings, and the real-world ramifications for women who want support. Additionally, it examines the socioeconomic aspects of maintenance claims and makes suggestions for improving women's access to justice and streamlining the procedure. India's maintenance rules are intended to provide women financial stability, particularly in cases of divorce, separation, or desertion. The purpose of these legislation is to protect women from financial vulnerability and to enable them to support their families. Unfortunately, the complex and difficult-to-navigate legal structure governing maintenance may make it more difficult for women to properly exercise and defend their legal rights. This study explores the intricacies of India's maintenance laws, looking at key rulings, regulations, and the real-world effects on women who want maintenance. It also examines the socioeconomic aspects of maintenance claims and makes suggestions for streamlining the procedure and enhancing women's access to the legal system. The main legislation that control maintenance laws in India are the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005, the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act of 1937, and the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. These rules provide women the ability to receive maintenance payments, both temporary and permanent. The Hindu Marriage Act gives courts the power to award permanent alimony or maintenance in the form of a lump sum payment or recurring payments, as well as interim maintenance while legal processes are pending. Similar to this, a husband's obligation to support his wife in Muslim personal law extends to the iddat period that follows a divorce, albeit a judge's interpretation may apply to maintenance after a divorce. Women who have been victims of domestic abuse may be eligible for financial assistance, such as maintenance, under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.