ORDER

This revision is filed against the order dated 23.10.2018 in MC No.161/2015 on the files of the Family Court. As per the impugned order, the Family Court granted maintenance to the wife and child @ Rs.4,500/ & Rs.3,000/-. Aggrieved by the same, this revision petition is filed.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the revision petitioner.

3. The counsel for the revision petitioner submitted that, the quantum of maintenance awarded by the Family Court is excessive. The counsel submitted that, even as per the Family Court, the petitioner is only a supplier in a hotel and is only getting an income of Rs.500/-.

4. This Court considered the contention of the petitioner.

The marriage and paternity are not disputed. As far as the case of the 1^st respondent is concerned, she is living separately because of the cruelty from the side of the petitioner, which is accepted by the Family Court. The evidence of PW1 is to the effect that, the petitioner would pick up quarrel after intoxication. No wife will desert her husband unless there are sufÏcient reasons. I am of the considered opinion that, the 1^st respondent is living separately for sufÏcient reasons and there is nothing to interfere with the