The respondent in M.C. No.17/2013 has filed this revision petition invoking the provisions of Section 397 read with Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 .

2.Respondent Nos.1 to 3 are his wife and children. In M.C. No.17/2013 which was filed under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDV Act), respondent Nos.1 to 3 sought various reliefs including maintenance. The trial court allowed the petition. Operative part of the order reads as follows:-

“(1) Respondent is restrained to commit physical abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, emotional abuse and threats against the petitioners.

(2) He shall not alienate or encumber the shared household 'Narayaneeyam' located in the property extending 30 cents comprised in Survey No.93/21/2 B at Kayamkulam Village.

(3)He shall not enter in the place of employment of 1st petitioner or attempt to communicate with her in any form, whatsoever including personal, oral or written or electronic or telephonic contact.

(4) Respondent is directed to pay Rs.5000/- (Five thousand) towards monthly rent to the 1st petitioner.

(5) Respondent shall pay a sum of Rs.4000/- (Four thousand) each to children Akash P. B