Within the meaning of provision under section 39 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 a woman is entitled to maintenance not only from the husband, but also from sons who are members of joint family. This was decided in case of:

A. S. Periaswami v. Chellawal, (1980) 1 Mad LJ 46

B. Raghvan v. Nagamal, (1979) 1 Mad LJ 172

C. Chandramna v. Maniam Vankettareddy, AIR 1958 AP 396

D. Basudev Dey Sarkar v. Chhaya Dey Sarkar, AIR 1991 Cal 399

Answer: Option A