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V. SUJATHA
C. Ravi Kiran Yadav – Appellant
Versus
State Of A. P. – Respondent
ORDER :
Challenging the order of interim maintenance, dated 25.01.2019, passed in Crl.M.P.No.6931 of 2018 in M.C.No.2 of 2018 by the learned Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Giddalur, Prakasam, the petitioner/husband filed the present Criminal Petition.
2. Heard Sri B.Siva Rama Krishna, learned counsel representing Sri P.V.N.Kiran Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Assistant Public Prosecutor for the 1st respondent/State and Sri K.Srinivas, learned counsel for respondent No.2.
3. The case of the respondent No.2 is that the marriage between the petitioner and the 2nd respondent was solemnized on 07.12.2008 at Thyagaraja Reddy Kalyana Mandapam at Proddutur Town, Y.S.R.Kadapa District as per Hindu Caste and Customs. At the time of marriage, parents of the 2nd respondent gave cash of Rs.7,00,000/- towards dowry and also presented 10 thulas of gold to the petitioner. After the marriage, the 2nd respondent joined the matrimonial house and lead happily for a period of one year. Thereafter, the petitioner addicted to vices and started harassing the 2nd respondent both physically and mentally demanding additional dowry from her parents. In spite of mediations held
A husband is legally obligated to provide maintenance to his wife under Section 125 Cr.P.C., regardless of her income, if she is unable to maintain herself.
The court emphasized the necessity of affidavits detailing assets and liabilities for maintenance determinations, adhering to Supreme Court guidelines.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the application of Section 125 of the CrPC, emphasizing the purpose of providing maintenance, the determination of earning capacity, and the pri....
Interim maintenance under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. requires thorough financial assessment of both parties, with specific affidavits of assets and liabilities being crucial for the determination of ....
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