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PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH
KIRTI SINGH
Mukesh Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Varsha – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Kirti Singh, J. (Oral)
The present petition has been preferred against judgment dated 27.02.2025 passed by learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Sonipat, under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C., whereby maintenance of Rs.8,000/- per month was awarded in favour of respondent No.1-wife and Rs.4,000/- per month was awarded in favour of respondent No.2- minor son.
2. The brief facts of the case are that the marriage between the petitioner-husband and respondent No.1-wife was solemnised on 20.01.2016 according to the Hindu rites and ceremonies. A matrimonial dispute ensued between the couple and the respondents filed a petition under Section 125 Cr.P.C. for seeking maintenance. The petitioner filed a reply and contested the claim made by the respondents. The learned Family Court vide order dated 27.02.2025 granted maintenance of Rs.8,000/- per month in favour of respondent No.1-wife and Rs.4,000/- to respondent No.2-minor son. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present petition.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that the learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Sonipat has wrongly allowed the maintenance to the respondent
The court emphasized the need for balancing maintenance amounts to ensure support for dependents while preventing misuse of maintenance provisions.
Interim maintenance is meant to prevent destitution and support dependents effectively during matrimonial disputes.
Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC is an obligation of the husband to ensure dignity and sustenance for wives and children, emphasizing the social justice perspective.
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