The Supreme Court has ruled that the proceedings on the restitution of conjugal rights and those on maintenance are “altogether independent” and “not directly or even indirectly connected”.
Also, Husband must continue to pay maintenance to his wife even if she refuses to comply with a decree for the restitution of conjugal rights.
Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA) talks about the restitution of conjugal rights.