IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M. DHANDAPANI, J.
C. Samiselvakirubakaran – Petitioner
Versus
S. Jessy – Respondent
Crl. R.C. No. 1120 of 2017, Crl. M.P. No. 10563 of 2017
Decided On : 04-10-2021
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 125, (4) and (5) - Marriage - Conjugal Rights - Marriage between petitioner and respondent was solemnized at Coimbatore as per Christian Rites and Customs - Said marriage is second marriage for petitioner - Thereafter, dispute arose in between them and they are living separately - Petitioner filed petition seeking restitution of conjugal rights – Held, This Court has to consider provisions of Section 125 of Cr.P.C - Above provisions makes it clear that no wife is entitled to receive any allowance from husband if she refuses to live with him without any sufficient reason - In present case, Trial Court allowed petition seeking restitution of conjugal rights filed by petitioner with a condition to set up a separate residence not in location of petitioner's parents residence and petitioner has sent letters calling respondent to live along with him even thereafter respondent did not come forward to live with him - Hence, it is clearly known that respondent refuses to live along with petitioner without any sufficient reason - Therefore, respondent is not entitled for any maintenance and this Court has no hesitation to set aside order - Petition closed.
ORDER :
1. The petitioner has filed this petition seeking to call for the records and to set aside the order dated 08.02.2017 made in M.C. No. 5 of 2014 on the file of the Principal Family Court, Coimbatore, which is a part of the common order made in D.O.P. No. 1159 of 2013 and M.C. No. 5 of 2014 on the file of the Principal Family Court, Coimbatore.
2. The facts of the case is that the marriage between the petitioner and the respondent was solemnized on 10.07.2013 at Coimbatore as per the Christian Rites and Customs. The said marriage is the second marriage for the petitioner. Thereafter, dispute arose in between them and they are living separately. The petitioner filed petition seeking restitution of conjugal rights before the Family Court, Coimbatore in D.O.P. No. 1159 of 2013. The respondent filed M.C. No. 5 of 2014 before the Family Court, Coimbatore seeking a sum of Rs. 5,000/- per month as maintenance.
3. The petitioner alleged that soon after the marriage, the respondent fell ill and was not able to do the household work and she insisted to have a separate house in their locality. The respondent alleged that the petitioner's father tried to misbehave with her and considering the family respect, she tolerated, however, he threatened that she got married at the age of 37 years and if she discloses his behaviour, he will now allow her to live with the petitioner. It is further alleged that even the petitioner's mother encouraged her husband's activities and hence the respondent asked the petitioner to leave her at her sister's house.
4. The learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Coimbatore heard both the petitions together and allowed D.O.P. No. 1159 of 2013 in part with a condition to set up a separate residence not in the location of the petitioner's parents residence and also allowed M.C. No. 5 of 2014 in part directing the petitioner to pay a sum of Rs. 3,000/- per month to the respondent towards maintenance from the date of petition. Aggrieved against the maintenance awarded in favour of the respondent, the petitioner has filed this revision.
5. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that no serious allegations were made against the petitioner and the only allegation made against the petitioner is that the petitioner did not warn the indecent attitude of his father and his mother also did not care about the same, hence, the petitioner did not give sufficient protection to the respondent's dignity. However, the Trial Court allowed the petition seeking restitution of conjugal rights filed by the petitioner and the petitioner sent letters calling her to live along with him even thereafter the respondent did not come forward to live with him.
6. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner further submitted that during the pendancy of this revision, the petitioner's parents passed away and the petitioner alone is living in the house and hence, now there is no threat for the respondent to live with the petitioner. The learned counsel further submitted that there is no allegation against the petitioner with regard to cruelty and the petitioner is ready to take care of the respondent and the petitioner also assure that he will take care of all the needs of the respondent.
7. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that though the main allegation is against the petitioner's father that he tried to misbehave with the respondent, it is also alleged that the petitioner's brother in law told that the respondent is in mental depression and if she commits suicide, the petitioner's family will be put in trouble and asked the respondent's brother and sister in writing that they will not take any legal steps against the petitioner's family if she commits suicide. When such allegation is made, forcing the respondent to live along with the petitioner is not sustainable since there is no safety and security for the respondent.
8. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent further submitted that
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