JUDGMENT

Subramonium Prasad, J. - This revision petition is directed against the order dated 16.07.2018, passed by the Principal Judge, Family Court, Karkardooma Court, Shahdara District in MT-327/14, directing the petitioner/husband to pay maintenance at the rate of Rs.17,000/- per month to the respondent/wife from the date of the order i.e. 16.07.2018.

2. The marriage between the petitioner and the respondent was solemnized on 07.06.1985. Out of the wedlock, parties had three children two sons were born in the year 1987 and 1989 respectively and one daughter was born in the year 1991. The daughter passed away in the year 2010. Both the sons have attained majority. They are well settled.

3. It is stated that the parties are living separately since 2012. The respondent/wife filed a petition under Section 125 Cr.P.C for grant of maintenance stating that she was treated with cruelty and was thrown out of the house in the year 2012 and that she is unable to sustain herself and needs maintenance from her husband. It is stated that both the sons are well educated and are employed. At the time of petition under Section 125 Cr.P.C, the petitioner was a Head Constable. The petition states tha