Can grandmother claim mainetenance

The mother of the child can only claim maintenance for the minor child from the father, grandmother (mother of the mother of minor child) who is not even guardian of the minor child has no locus standi to file such petition u/s 125 Cr.P.C.

The only State in India where grandparent can claim maintenance from the grandchildren in M.P. but that is another issue, the petition seeking maintenance for the minor child has to be by the parent when such parent is alive or the natural guardian or duly appointed gaurdian of the minor.

The matter is filled under the Criminal Procedure Code and not the Civil Procedure Code (Order 32) hence the plea that grandmother has filled it for the minor child as next friend also doesn't arise.

Thank you for your valuable replies. No POA issued by the wife to attend the case. Can you refer any judgements/ case references on this matter. It will be highly appreciated.