My husband is not giving me money for daily expenses — what can I do?

You have a legal right to be maintained by your husband if he has sufficient means and is refusing or neglecting to support you. You can file a maintenance application before a magistrate under the general maintenance law (Section 125 CrPC-equivalent provision), which is available regardless of religion, or pursue maintenance under your specific personal law, or both together in some circumstances.

You can also seek interim maintenance to cover your expenses while the case is pending, so you're not left without support during what can sometimes be a lengthy process. If there's also physical or emotional cruelty involved, you may additionally have remedies under domestic violence law, including monetary relief and protection orders.

Courts assess the amount based on your husband's income, your reasonable needs, and your standard of living during the marriage. It's advisable to gather any documents showing his income and your expenses before consulting an advocate to file the appropriate application.