1. In both these criminal revisions, common question of law and fact is involved, as such, they are heard analogously and stand disposed of by this common order.

2. The essential facts required to be noticed for judging the correctness of the impugned order are as under:-

2.1 The non-applicant/wife filed an application under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr. P.C. for brevity) stating inter alia that she was married to the applicant. She further pleaded that immediately after the marriage, applicant and his family members treated her with cruelty and demanded dowry. It was further pleaded that she was forced to live separately on account of valid and sufficient cause, as such, she is living with her parents. She further pleaded that a decree for divorce has been granted on 25/02/2002 by the Third Additional District Judge, Durg. It was also pleaded that though, she is practicing Advocate duly registered in the year 2004, but she is unable to maintain herself, whereas, the applicant is working on the post of Senior Technician in Bhilai Steel Plant, getting Rs.18,000/- per month and prayer was made for grant of maintenance to the extent of Rs.5,000/- per mon