Question

The orders under Section 125 of CrPC are:

• A. summary in nature but finally determine the rights and obligations of the parties
• B. summary in nature and do not finally determine the rights and obligations of the parties which are to be finally determined by a civil court
• C. substantive in nature and finally determine the rights and obligations of the parties
• D. substantive in nature and are not subject to determination of a right of the parties by a civil court

Hint:

Orders under Section 125 CrPC are summary in nature and do not bar civil court remedies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Nature of Section 125 orders.
Section 125 of CrPC deals with maintenance orders. They are summary in nature, meant to provide quick relief to dependents (wife, children, parents).
Step 2: Civil court jurisdiction.
The orders under Section 125 do not finally determine rights; such rights can still be contested in a civil court through matrimonial or guardianship proceedings.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, option (b) is correct.