The Supreme Court in Smt. N. Usha Rani & Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas (2025) upheld maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., ruling that even in a void marriage, a woman is entitled to financial support if separation from her first husband is evident and prevents destitution.

The Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation ensures fairness in governance by protecting individuals' reasonable expectations arising from administrative promises or practices. Balancing trust and accountability, it prevents arbitrary actions while respecting public interest.