J U D G M E N T

SOPHY THOMAS, J.

This appeal has been preferred by the father who was directed by the impugned judgment and decree to pay maintenance and marriage expenses to his daughter.

2. The respondent-daughter filed O.P.No.815 of 2014 against her father claiming maintenance (past and future), gold, and also marriage expenses of Rs.29,15,000/-. The Family Court, Chavara, allowed that O.P. in part directing him to pay Rs.76,000/- towards past maintenance, future maintenance at the rate of Rs.3000/- per month from 01.01.2015 to 31.12.2017, and thereafter, @ of Rs.4000/- per month till she gets married, and Rs.16,35,000/- towards anticipated marriage expenses. Aggrieved by the judgment and decree her father has come up with this appeal.

3. The facts in brief are as follows: The appellant father treated his wife and children in a cruel manner and he failed to look after them properly. So they had to seek shelter at their maternal aunt's home. A criminal case was registered against the father under Sections 498A, 324 and 308 of IPC. Knowing about the case registered against him, he left the house, taking valuable household articles, including gold ornaments of the respondent/daughter.