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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
SATHISH NINAN, P. KRISHNA KUMAR, JJ
NANDITA RAJESH – Appellant
Versus
RAJESH.G.SALIYA – Respondent
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| 1. maintenance claims for minors must consider both parents' financial capabilities. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. claims for maintenance must be supported by evidence. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's assessment of future maintenance must align with parents' financial status. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. court's decision reflects dismissal of appeals based on lack of merit. (Para 9) |
JUDGMENT
P.Krishna Kumar, J.
The mother of a minor daughter filed an Original Petition seeking past maintenance from the father for the child. A separate Maintenance Case was also filed on behalf of the minor for future maintenance. By the impugned common judgment, the Family Court dismissed the petition for past maintenance but allowed future maintenance at the rate of Rs.20,000/- per month. The said judgment is challenged by the father as well as the minor daughter, represented by the mother, to the extent it is adverse to their interests.
2. The marriage between the father and mother of the minor child was solemnized on 06.01.2006. The marriage was dissolved by mutual consent on 12.03.2013. The child has been residing with the mother. The Original Petition was filed by the mother on behalf of the minor, seeking past
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