G.S.SISTANI, J. (ORAL)

1. Present petition is directed against the order dated 24.2.2009 passed by learned Additional District Judge, Delhi, on an application filed by respondent (husband) under Section 24 of Hindu Marriage Act, seeking maintenance from the petitioner (wife). By the abovesaid order, trial court has directed the petitioner (wife) to pay maintenance to the respondent (husband) @ Rs.20,000/-, per month, and Rs.10,000/-as litigation expenses and also to provide Zen Car for the use of the respondent (husband).

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that learned trial court has exceeded its jurisdiction and has erroneously come to a finding with regard to the income of the petitioner. While it is not in dispute that petitioner is carrying out the business of running paying guest CM(M)NO.169/2009 Page 1 of 14 hostels in the name of Pradise PG, it is submitted by counsel for the petitioner that the trial court has failed to consider the expenses of running the business which includes providing the students with boarding, lodging and transportation facilities and the earnings from the business are barely sufficient to maintain herself and her two children, w