ENACTMENT NO. 1 OF 1983 ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW ENACTMENT 1983
PART V - MAINTENANCE OF WIFE, CHILDREN AND OTHERS
Section 60. Power of Court to order maintenance of children.
(1) The Court may at any time order'a man to pay maintenance in accordance with Hukum Syarak for the benefit of his child-
(a) if he has refused or neglected reasonably to provide for the child;
(b) if he has totally deserted his wife and the child is in her charge;
(c) during the pendency of any matrimonial proceedings; or
(d) when making or subsequent to the making of an order placing the child in the custody of any other person.
(2) The Court shall have the power to order any person liable under Hukum Syarak to payor contribute towards the maintenance of a child where it is satisfied that having regard to his means it is reasonable tor the Court so to order.
(3) An order under subsection (1) or (2) may direct payment to the person having custody or care and control of the child or to the trustees for the child.