Several laws apply, depending on religion and the nature of the case, but primarily :

a) Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – For temporary/interim maintenance during court proceedings.
b) Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – For permanent alimony after divorce.
c) Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) – A secular provision for maintenance to wives (including divorced wives), children, and parents.
d) Section 20 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 – Allows a woman facing domestic violence to seek monetary relief and maintenance. So, if a woman is Hindu and is getting divorced, she can claim maintenance under both HMA and BNSS depending on circumstances.