The Allahabad High Court has directed the presiding officer of the Gram Nyayalaya (village court) in Karhal, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India, to expedite the execution of a maintenance petition filed by a woman named Damini. The court ordered that the decision be made within six months. This directive follows previous hearings that raised questions about the jurisdiction of the village court under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which allows for maintenance claims by wives, children, and parents. The bench, led by Justice Abdul Shahid, cited relevant provisions from the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, and the Family Court Act, 1984, affirming the village court's authority to handle such cases. The court's order aims to ensure timely justice for Damini, who had previously filed a petition for maintenance that was decided in her favor on November 30, 2024. The court's emphasis on jurisdiction underscores the need for clarity in the legal framework governing maintenance claims in India.