Per Rajiv Sharma, Judge:

This petition is instituted against the order dated 18.1.2014, rendered by learned Additional District Judge (II), Mandi, in CMP No. 1 of 2014.

2. Pertinent facts necessary for the adjudication of this petition are that the petitioner/husband (hereinafter referred to as the “petitioner” for the sake of convenience) filed a petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 seeking divorce against the respondent/wife (hereinafter referred to as the “respondent” for the sake of convenience).

3. The respondent moved an application under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act for maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings. According to the respondent, she has no independent source of income to maintain herself and her son. Petitioner has failed to provide maintenance to them. She is living with her aged parents in Delhi. Her son is studying in 7th Standard in Max Fort School, Dwarka, New Delhi. The petitioner is an Army Officer. His salary is around Rs.1,20,000/- per month. He is also having rental income about Rs.50,000/- per month. He has movable and immovable property at Greater Noida, U.P., Dehradun and other places. She has praye