JAISHREE THAKUR, J.

1. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., 1973 praying for enhancement of maintenance awarded to the petitioner and her minor son by the Additional Sessions Judge, Patiala under section 12 of The Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

2. In brief, the petitioner married respondent No. 1 as per Hindu rites and ceremonies on 30.9.1999 at Patiala. After their marriage, they resided at Rewari where respondent No. 1 was posted with Bharat Petroleum. A baby boy was born on 04.11.2000. On account of ill-treatment meted out to her at the hands of respondent No. 1 and respondent No. 2, the petitioner filed a complaint under section 12 of the Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005 ('DV Act' for short) and examined herself, her brother and other witnesses to prove her case. The trial Court by order dated 22.08.2012 held that the petitioner had suffered domestic violence at the hands of respondents and assessed amount of maintenance @ Rs. 12,000/- per month for her and the minor son. Aggrieved against the said judgment, both parties filed an appeal under Section 29 of the DV Act. The appeal of the petitioner was a