IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN
Shruthi Thilak – Appellant
Versus
Prabhu Thilak – Respondent
ORDER :
V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J.
1. This civil revision petition arises against the order of the third Additional Principal Family Court, Chennai in I.A.No.6 of 2024 in OP No.1320 of 2023 dated 25.11.2024.
2. For the sake of convenience, the parties shall be referred to as husband and wife.
3. The details of the OP are not necessary for the purpose of this case. The relationship between the parties is admitted. They married each other on 24.10.2007. From the wedlock, two children were born. The children are in the custody of the father. Due to disputes and differences, the parties separated.
4. The husband initiated HMOP No.1320 of 2023 invoking Sections 13(1)(i) and 13(1)(ia) of the HINDU MARRIAGE ACT . The wife has filed her counter. Pleadings have been completed. On the direction of this Court, OP.No.1320 of 2023 was taken for trial. It was directed to be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.
5. Pending the litigation, the wife filed an application seeking interim maintenance. According to her, she is not able to maintain herself. She pleaded that the husband, who is a medical doctor, is generating Rs.2.5 lakhs as rental income and an
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