JUDGMENT

Suresh Kumar Kait, J. - Present appeal has been filed by the appellant under the provisions of Section 19 of the Family Court Act, 1956 seeking setting aside of judgment and order dated 24.12.2019 passed in HMA No.06/2017 by the learned Family Court, whereby he has been directed to pay interim maintenance to the tune of Rs.3,000/- per month to the respondent, from the date of filing of the petition till 30.11.2019 and thereafter, to pay maintenance of Rs.5,000/-per month. In addition, appellant has also been directed to bear school and other educational expenses of the children of his deceased son and respondent (daughter-in-law) and pay water and electricity expenses in respect of the premises under occupation of the respondent.

2. The appellant's son Sh.Satish Kumar got married to respondent as per Hindu Rites Customs and Ceremonies on 01.12.2012 and two children were born out of the said wedlock. The son of the appellant was employed in Delhi Home Guard when he expired on 15.07.2009. Pursuant to the death of appellant's son, respondent i.e. his daughter-in-law filed a petition under Section 19 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 seeking a decree against the ap