Yes, a husband can also seek maintenance from his wife. But it is only provided when the court finds the husband is thoroughly incapable of maintaining himself and depends on the wife. Besides that, this benefit is only entitled to the marriages registered under the Hindu Marriage Act. Section 24 of HMA, 1955 defines the provision of maintenance for husband or wife. In marriages registered under the Special Marriage Act, only the wife has the right to claim maintenance or alimony.