1. This second appeal is filed by the defendant, inveighing the judgement and decree dated 22.12.2008 passed by the Principal District Judge, Villupuram, in A.S.No.58 of 2006, confirming the judgement and decree dated 10.10.2006 passed by the Subordinate Judge, Kallakurichi, in O.S.No.122 of 2001.

2. A recapitulation and 'resume' of facts absolutely necessary and germane for the disposal of this second appeal would run thus:

(i) The respondent herein, as plaintiff, filed the suit seeking maintenance.

(ii) The defendant/husband resisted the suit by filing written statement.

(iii) Whereupon the trial Court framed the relevant issues. The plaintiff examined herself as P.W.1 along with P.W.2 and Exs.A1 and A2 were marked. The defendant examined himself as D.W.1 and marked Exs.B1 to B3.

(iv) Ultimately, the trial Court decreed the suit, awarding maintenance of Rs.2500/- per month from the date of suit.

(v) Challenging and impugning the judgement and decree of the trial Court, the appeal was filed for nothing but to be dismissed by the appellate Court, confirming the judgement and decree of the trial Court.

3. Being aggrieved by the judgements and decrees of the Courts below,