Section 80
Duty to maintain illegitimate children
of Islamic Family Law (Federal Territory) Act 1984
ActIn forceProvision 81 of 138
Section 80
(1)
If a woman neglects or refuses to maintain her illegitimate child who is unable to maintain himself or herself, other than a child born as a result of rape, the Court, upon due proof thereof, may order the woman to make such monthly allowance as the Court thinks reasonable.
(2)
(Deleted by Act A902).
(3)
A monthly allowance under this section shall be payable from the date of commencement of the neglect or refusal to maintain or from such later date as may be specified in the order.