SUMEET GOEL
Amit Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Pinki Rani – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Sumeet Goel, J.
The instant petition is directed against the order dated 19.10.2023 passed by Principal Judge, Family Court, Bhiwani, Haryana whereby the petition filed by the respondent-wife (herein) under Section 125 of Cr.P.C., 1973 for grant of maintenance was allowed as follows:
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the respondent has deserted the petitioner without any reasonable cause and has intentionally refrained from joining the company of the petitioner. It has been furth
The absence of affidavits of assets and liabilities in maintenance proceedings violates Supreme Court guidelines, necessitating their submission for fair assessment.
Interim maintenance is provisional and based on estimations, requiring financial disclosures to ensure fair assessment and prevent misrepresentation.
The court emphasized the mandatory requirement of filing Affidavit of Disclosure of Assets and Liabilities in maintenance proceedings as established in Rajnesh v. Neha.
The court emphasized the necessity of compliance with Supreme Court guidelines for maintenance proceedings, including the filing of affidavits disclosing assets and liabilities.
Interim maintenance under Section 125 must balance the wife's needs with the husband's financial obligations, considering both parties' incomes.
The obligation of a husband to provide maintenance to his wife is paramount, and proper income disclosure is essential for determining maintenance quantum.
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