hindu marriage act, 1955 (25 of 1955) Section 24 – Criminal Procedure Code, 1974 (II of 1974) – Family Courts Act, 1984 (66 of 1984) – Protection of Women from DomesticVoilence Act, 2005 (43 of 2005) Section 20 – Permanent alimony – Quantum of maintenance – Age and employment of parties – Right to residence, Where wife is earning some income, Maintenance of minor children – Serious disability or ill health etc.