T. AMARNATH GOUD
Mitali Chatterjee (Chakraborty) – Appellant
Versus
Shankar Chakraborty – Respondent
JUDGMENT
1. Heard Mr. S. Lodh, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. H. K. Bhowmik, learned counsel and Mr. S. Debnath, learned Addl. P.P. apapring for the respondents.
2. This criminal revision petition has been filed under Section-19(4) of the FAMILY COURTS ACT , 1984, against the impugned order dated 06.01.2018 in Misc.530 of 2016 by the learned Judge, Family Court, Agartala, West Tripura, whereby and whereunder, the learned Judge, Family Court, Agartala, West Tripura, did not grant maintenance allowance in favour of the petitioner No.1.
3. The facts which set the criminal law in motion, in short, are that the petitioner No.1 and respondent No.1 are the husband and wife and their marriage was solemnized on 28.07.2008 as per Hindu Rites and Customs in the parental home of petitioner No.1. Due to wedlock, the petitioner No.1 gave birth to a male child i.e. petitioner No.2 on 11.05.2009.
4. The petitioner No.1 for herself and for her minor son i.e. the petitioner No.2 filed an application under Section-125 of Cr. P.C. before the learned Judge, Family Court, Agartala, West Tripura, claiming monthly maintenance allowances against the respondent No.1 and the said c
A wife is entitled to maintenance when separated from her husband for justified reasons, reflecting her dependency, particularly while caring for a child.
In maintenance proceedings, evidence must be evaluated in the broader context of survival, with emphasis on the obligation of the husband to provide for his wife and children, regardless of technical....
The main legal point established is that under section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a spouse who is capable of maintaining themselves may be denied maintenance allowance, but the responsibi....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the court's authority to enhance the maintenance amount under Section 125 Cr.P.C. based on the income of the respondent-husband and the needs of th....
The court affirmed the maintenance amount of Rs.10,500 as just and proper, finding no evidence to support the petitioner's claim for a higher amount amidst financial considerations.
The court upheld the maintenance order based on the financial circumstances of the parties and the provisions of section 125 of the Cr.P.C. to prevent destitution.
three children are under the custody of their mother/ petitioner. Since the petitioner is a guardian of their children she has to maintain the education and marriage of the children etc. Further, the....
A husband is legally obligated to maintain his wife and child, and claims of desertion must be substantiated to deny such maintenance.
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