JUDGMENT :

1. Heard Mr. A.M. Barbhuiya, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. F.A. Laskar, learned counsel for the respondent.

2. This petition, under Sections 397/401, read with Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. has been filed by the petitioner, namely, Robijul Alom Laskar, challenging the legality, propriety and correctness of the judgment and order, dated 10.11.2022, passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Hailakandi in Criminal Appeal No.08/2022. It is to be noted here that vide the impugned judgment and order dated 10.11.2022, the learned Sessions Judge, Hailakandi dismissed the appeal preferred by the petitioner, and upheld the judgment and order, dated 25.11.2021, passed by the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Hailakandi in Misc. Case No. 13/2018, in M.R.(D/V) Case No.69/2011. It is also to be mentioned here that vide the impugned judgment and order dated 25.11.2021, the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Hailakandi directed the petitioner to pay enhanced maintenance, under section 25(2) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (here-in-after referred to as ‘the D.V. Act’) to the respondent and her daughter @ Rs.9,000/, per month.

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